Decatur, TN Crime


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Decatur, TN has been struggling with high rates of violent and property crime in recent years. According to , the town's violent crime rate is 40.1, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that Decatur residents are at a higher risk of experiencing violent offenses such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the town's property crime rate is 45.8, well above the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Decatur have caused concern among residents and local authorities, who are working to implement strategies to reduce crime and make the town a safer place for its residents.

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

Decatur violent crime is 40.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur property crime is 45.8. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Decatur, TN Crime History
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We need more places to eat and buy groceries, we are lossing a lot of sale tax money from people going to Athens and other near by  More

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Over 19 years ago

We need a judge who will quit slapping meth cooks and users/sellers on the wrist and putting them back on the street with little fine or jail time or community  More

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