Decatur County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Decatur County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,531 violent crimes and 3,573 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.5 per 100k residents, which is 20.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.8 per 100k, 23.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,531 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,573 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents808 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,506 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.5 | B | 3531 | 106.2 | -20.4% |
| Property Crime | 124.8 | B | 3573 | 163.6 | -23.7% |
| Homicide | 2.4 | F | 17 | 0.5 | +342.3% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 80 | 3.5 | +32.6% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 63 | 5.8 | -19.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 491 | 22.3 | -47.2% |
| Burglary | 21.2 | B | 808 | 24.0 | -11.8% |
| Larceny | 89.5 | B | 2506 | 116.4 | -23.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 225 | 22.2 | -36.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Decatur County Sheriff's Office
Bainbridge Police Department
Bainbridge, GA
Attapulgus Police Department
Attapulgus, GA