Decatur, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, IN in Adams County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 106 violent crimes and 194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.8 per 100k residents, which is 12.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 39.9 per 100k, 75.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate119.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.8 | C | 106 | 106.2 | +12.8% |
| Property Crime | 39.9 | A | 194 | 163.6 | -75.6% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 17 | 24.0 | -16.9% |
| Larceny | 20.0 | A | 160 | 116.4 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berne | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 71.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.8% higher |
| Bluffton | 14 miles | D 163.3 | A 48.0 | Violent: 36.3% higher Property: 20.3% higher |
| New Haven | 17 miles | C 119.0 | A 87.7 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: 119.7% higher |
| Fort Wayne | 19 miles | C 113.1 | D 208.4 | Violent: 5.6% lower Property: 421.9% higher |
| Huntington | 30 miles | A 23.5 | A 35.2 | Violent: 80.4% lower Property: 11.7% lower |