Decatur County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Decatur County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 548 violent crimes and 661 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.7 per 100k residents, which is 77.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.4 per 100k, 75.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.7 | A | 548 | 106.2 | -77.7% |
| Property Crime | 39.4 | A | 661 | 163.6 | -75.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.7 | C | 152 | 22.3 | +6.4% |
| Burglary | 15.7 | B | 256 | 24.0 | -34.6% |
| Larceny | 23.7 | A | 309 | 116.4 | -79.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 87 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Decatur County Sheriff's Office
Parsons Police Department
Parsons, TN
Decaturville Police Department
Decaturville, TN