Dekalb County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in GA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,952 violent crimes and 23,571 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.0 per 100k residents, which is -13.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 225.8 per 100k, +38.0% 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 BAnnual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,952 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents883 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,956 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,571 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,563 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,806 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,156 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.0 | B | 10952 | 106.2 | -13.4% |
| Property Crime | 225.8 | D | 23571 | 163.6 | +38.0% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 68 | 0.5 | +186.7% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 219 | 3.5 | -71.0% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 883 | 5.8 | -7.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 1956 | 22.3 | -42.5% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 2563 | 24.0 | -40.1% |
| Larceny | 189.9 | F | 18806 | 116.4 | +63.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 2156 | 22.2 | -10.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, GA
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
Dunwoody Police Department
Dunwoody, GA
Brookhaven Police Department
Brookhaven, GA