Is Decatur, Georgia a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Decatur, GA

Is Decatur, Georgia safe place to live?
Is Decatur, Georgia 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, Georgia is 7% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Decatur is 57% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Decatur is 20% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 605 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 43 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    617
    Violent : 41
    Property : 576
    Total Crime
    7% NAT. AVG.
    5% STATE AVG.
    2519.3 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    57% NAT. AVG.
    58% STATE AVG.
    167.4 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    20% NAT. AVG.
    17% STATE AVG.
    2351.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Decatur
    Violent crime
    1 in 605
    Property crime
    1 in 43
    Robbery
    1 in 1306
    Burglary
    1 in 407
    Assault
    1 in 1460
    Car Theft
    1 in 636
    Decatur : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Georgia 38 36 36 36 31
    In USA 1129 1014 1253 862 1097
    Decatur : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Georgia 44 14 29 52 50
    In USA 1586 211 460 1721 1663

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Decatur
    		Georgia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 41 167.4 400.09 387.8
    Murder 3 12.2 8.8 6.5
    Robbery 19 77.6 65.51 73.9
    Assault 17 69.4 293.85 279.7
    Rape 2 8.2 31.93 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Decatur
    		 Georgia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 576 2351.9 2007.35 1,958.2
    Burglary 61 249.1 290.75 314.2
    Larceny 476 1943.6 1478.46 1,398
    Car Theft 39 159.2 238.15 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison