Decatur, MS has a higher rate of violent crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Decatur is 20 compared to the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Decatur is 39.6, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This data indicates that Decatur’s crime rates are concerning, and it’s important for people living in and around Decatur to remain aware of their surroundings and take necessary safety precautions.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur violent crime is 20.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur property crime is 39.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Decatur, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newton, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newton, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.