Decatur, AL has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average of 22.7, with a rate of 15.8. However, Decatur does have a higher rate of property crime than the national average, with a rate of 61.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This could indicate that security measures in Decatur need to be increased in order to help protect residents from becoming victims of property crimes such as theft and burglary more effectively. Therefore, it is important for individuals living in Decatur to remain vigilant and take steps to ensure they are not easy targets for criminals.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur property crime is 61.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.