Decatur County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Decatur County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 209 violent crimes and 187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.7 per 100k residents, which is 29.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.1 per 100k, 63.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate74.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.7 | B | 209 | 106.2 | -29.6% |
| Property Crime | 59.1 | A | 187 | 163.6 | -63.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.6 | F | 6 | 3.5 | +229.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.2 | B | 28 | 22.3 | -31.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 13 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 55.1 | A | 154 | 116.4 | -52.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -81.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Decatur County Sheriff's Office
Greensburg Police Department
Greensburg, IN