Decatur, TX Crime


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Decatur, TX is a relatively safe city when compared to the national average. The violent crime rate is 11.3, which significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate of 55.6 is much lower than the US average of 35.4. This makes Decatur an attractive location for those who prioritize safety and security in their lives. Despite its relatively low crime rates, Decatur residents should still take precautions to ensure their safety and well-being while living in this city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Decatur violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur property crime is 55.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Decatur, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001451.2037.637.63765414.6394.84587.3432.4
2002368.2036.855.2276.14786.5570.73976.4239.3
200370.50035.335.33667.8440.83015.3211.6
2004119.9051.434.334.34898.1719.33921.9256.9
2005149.916.733.3099.94280.5366.43464.4449.7
2006209.6032.232.2145.14434.1677.23482.7274.1
2007265.5046.993.71253295.8515.52436.7343.6
2008249.50124.715.6109.22900.4343.12370.2187.1
20092890121.715.2152.13893.5501.93224.3167.3
2010150.60030.1120.52936.3240.92544.8150.6
201181.1032.4048.62836.8210.72512.6113.5
2012161.1016.116.1128.93448.3306.22997.1145
2013064.196.1112.14660.5160.24276.1224.2
2014158.3015.863.379.23309.11903008.2110.8
2015233.8062.431.2140.34754.5218.24271.2265
2016196.3015.115.1166.14319.6196.33896.7226.6
2017148014.814.8118.42635.1207.32265162.8
2018249029.30219.72519.8791.11596.8131.8
2019112.414.1028.170.33471.184.33232.2154.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Boyd, TX66.2264.91,271102019
Bridgeport, TX329.81,259.46,199112019
Runaway Bay, TX0.0190.01,321172019
Ponder, TX78.7629.41,559172019
Springtown, TX96.72,030.93,167192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Boyd, TX66.2264.91,271102019
Bridgeport, TX329.81,259.46,199112019
Runaway Bay, TX0.0190.01,321172019
Ponder, TX78.7629.41,559172019
Springtown, TX96.72,030.93,167192019

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Over 14 years ago

Very clannish and closed  More

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I live for 15 years in Decatur and then moved to Florida 6 years ago. I hate Florida and desperately miss the friendly, gentle people in Decatur. It is very quiet with  More

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