Decatur County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Decatur County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,994 violent crimes and 2,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.8 per 100k residents, which is -26.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.2 per 100k, +1.6% above 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 Rate77.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,994 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,874 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.8 | B | 1994 | 106.2 | -26.8% |
| Property Crime | 166.2 | C | 2504 | 163.6 | +1.6% |
| Homicide | 3.5 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +563.4% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 41 | 3.5 | -0.0% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 48 | 5.8 | +21.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.1 | A | 355 | 22.3 | -36.5% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 493 | 24.0 | +17.7% |
| Larceny | 120.2 | C | 1874 | 116.4 | +3.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.7 | B | 116 | 22.2 | -20.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bainbridge Police Department
Bainbridge, GA
Attapulgus Police Department
Attapulgus, GA