Is Decatur, Alabama a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Decatur, AL

Is Decatur, Alabama safe place to live?
Is Decatur, Alabama a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Decatur? What is the crime rate in Decatur city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Decatur, Alabama is 99% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Decatur is 8% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Decatur is 117% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 238 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    2536
    Violent : 228
    Property : 2308
    Total Crime
    99% NAT. AVG.
    81% STATE AVG.
    4678.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    8% NAT. AVG.
    7% STATE AVG.
    420.6 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    117% NAT. AVG.
    99% STATE AVG.
    4257.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Decatur
    Violent crime
    1 in 238
    Property crime
    1 in 24
    Robbery
    1 in 937
    Burglary
    1 in 122
    Assault
    1 in 394
    Car Theft
    1 in 318
    Decatur : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Alabama 31 27 21 32 22
    In USA 308 250 186 271 505
    Decatur : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Alabama 43 38 16 47 21
    In USA 766 315 326 871 647

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Decatur
    		Alabama
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 228 420.6 453.56 387.8
    Murder 1 1.8 9.57 6.5
    Robbery 58 107 54.17 73.9
    Assault 138 254.6 357.14 279.7
    Rape 31 57.2 32.67 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Decatur
    		 Alabama
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2308 4257.8 2136.75 1,958.2
    Burglary 445 820.9 399.47 314.2
    Larceny 1692 3121.4 1515.28 1,398
    Car Theft 171 315.5 222 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison