Dekalb County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in GA is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 81,951 violent crimes and 108,570 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 234.1 per 100k, 43.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate104.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81,951 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,296 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,790 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14,992 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate234.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents108,570 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents14,395 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate190.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents75,106 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,609 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.2 | C | 81951 | 106.2 | -1.9% |
| Property Crime | 234.1 | D | 108570 | 163.6 | +43.1% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 609 | 0.5 | +176.1% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 1296 | 3.5 | -65.2% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 4790 | 5.8 | +9.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.0 | B | 14992 | 22.3 | -28.0% |
| Burglary | 16.7 | B | 14395 | 24.0 | -30.3% |
| Larceny | 190.6 | F | 75106 | 116.4 | +63.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.1 | C | 18609 | 22.2 | +13.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, GA
DeKalb County Police Department
Avondale Estates Police Department
Avondale Estates, GA
Chamblee Police Department
Chamblee, GA
Clarkston Police Department
Clarkston, GA
Lithonia Police Department
Lithonia, GA
Pine Lake Police Department
Pine Lake, GA
Stone Mountain Police Department
Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mountain Park Police
Agnes Scott College
Emory University
DeKalb County School System
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Dunwoody Police Department
Dunwoody, GA
Brookhaven Police Department
Brookhaven, GA