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Crime & Safety in Decatur, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Decatur has a violent crime rate of 201 per 100,000 residents, 47% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 143.3 per 100,000, robbery at 44.8, rape at 12.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,390 per 100,000, 124% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,372, burglary at 777, vehicle theft at 240 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Decatur receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Decatur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent200.6/100K
47% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape12.5/100K
Robbery44.8/100K
Assault143.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,389.6/100K
124% above US avg
Burglary777.3/100K
Theft3,372.4/100K
Vehicle Theft240.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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