Decatur, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, AR in Benton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 269 violent crimes and 196 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is 45.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.9 per 100k, 29.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 269 | 106.2 | -45.4% |
| Property Crime | 115.9 | B | 196 | 163.6 | -29.2% |
| Larceny | 115.9 | C | 150 | 116.4 | -0.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | 0 miles | C 103.5 | B 127.8 | Violent: 78.7% higher Property: 10.3% higher |
| Pea Ridge | 0 miles | A 46.9 | A 23.4 | Violent: 19.1% lower Property: 79.8% lower |
| Cave Springs | 0 miles | A 15.9 | A 95.5 | Violent: 72.5% lower Property: 17.6% lower |
| Sulphur Springs | 0 miles | F 631.6 | D 210.5 | Violent: 990.1% higher Property: 81.7% higher |
| Centerton | 0 miles | A 29.9 | A 38.5 | Violent: 48.4% lower Property: 66.8% lower |