Decatur, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 357 violent crimes and 198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.3 per 100k residents, which is 70.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 60.4 per 100k, 63.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 F
Annual Rate181.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime181.3F357106.2+70.7%
Property Crime60.4A198163.6-63.1%
Burglary60.4F3424.0+151.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Mattawan 12 miles
F 181.9
A 72.8
Violent: 0.3% higher
Property: 20.4% higher
Hartford 12 miles
D 161.8
C 161.8
Violent: 10.8% lower
Property: 167.7% higher
Dowagiac 13 miles
F 414.8
C 162.3
Violent: 128.8% higher
Property: 168.6% higher
Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg 13 miles
A 44.1
A 88.3
Violent: 75.7% lower
Property: 46.1% higher
Cassopolis 14 miles
A 58.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 67.7% lower
Property: N/A