Decatur, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, GA in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 878 violent crimes and 2,779 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 187.0 per 100k, 14.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents878 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,779 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,340 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.0 | A | 878 | 106.2 | -49.1% |
| Property Crime | 187.0 | C | 2779 | 163.6 | +14.3% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 22 | 3.5 | +17.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 107 | 22.3 | -62.7% |
| Burglary | 12.5 | A | 239 | 24.0 | -48.1% |
| Larceny | 149.6 | D | 2340 | 116.4 | +28.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 192 | 22.2 | -25.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Estates | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clarkston | 4 miles | B 83.5 | D 222.7 | Violent: 54.6% higher Property: 19.1% higher |
| Pine Lake | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 653.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 249.6% higher |
| Dunwoody | 4 miles | B 72.4 | F 331.4 | Violent: 34.0% higher Property: 77.2% higher |
| Atlanta | 6 miles | C 126.3 | F 342.1 | Violent: 133.9% higher Property: 82.9% higher |