Located in Wise County, Decatur, TX has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Decatur sits at 11.3, while the US average is 22.7. This means that Decatur has significantly lower rates of violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Decatur is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 55.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Despite this, Decatur remains a relatively safe community with a lower overall crime rate than many other cities in the United States.
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.