Decatur, GA County has seen its fair share of crime in recent years. The county has a violent crime rate of 21, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Decatur is 40.7, higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while violent crime may not be as prevalent, property crime is a major issue in the county. As someone who lives in Decatur, it is concerning to see these statistics and serves as a reminder to always be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect oneself and their property. The community and law enforcement must work together to address and reduce these crime rates in order to create a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur County violent crime is 21.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur County property crime is 40.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Decatur, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bainbridge, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bainbridge, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.