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Crime & Safety in Decatur, GA

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

Decatur has a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents, 61% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 54.4 per 100,000, robbery at 88.9, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 4.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,078 per 100,000, 57% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,381, burglary at 464, vehicle theft at 232 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 119 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Decatur receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent148.2/100K
61% below US avg
Murder4.9/100K
22% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery88.9/100K
Assault54.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,077.9/100K
57% above US avg
Burglary464.4/100K
Theft2,381.3/100K
Vehicle Theft232.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)119

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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