Decatur, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, TN in Meigs County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 184 violent crimes and 222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.8 per 100k residents, which is 40.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 691.0 per 100k, 322.3% above 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 Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate691.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate565.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.8 | A | 184 | 106.2 | -40.9% |
| Property Crime | 691.0 | F | 222 | 163.6 | +322.3% |
| Larceny | 565.3 | F | 168 | 116.4 | +385.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 125.6 | F | 33 | 22.2 | +466.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 10 miles | B 80.1 | B 133.5 | Violent: 27.5% higher Property: 80.7% lower |
| Spring City | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Graysville | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Athens | 13 miles | F 179.2 | F 337.7 | Violent: 185.3% higher Property: 51.1% lower |
| Englewood | 13 miles | A 64.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 3.3% higher Property: N/A |