Decatur, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Decatur Police Department serves the city of Decatur, TX in Wise County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 443 violent crimes and 1,310 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.3 per 100k residents, which is 49.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 240.0 per 100k, 46.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,310 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate213.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,206 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.3 | A | 443 | 106.2 | -49.8% |
| Property Crime | 240.0 | D | 1310 | 163.6 | +46.7% |
| Burglary | 26.7 | C | 47 | 24.0 | +11.0% |
| Larceny | 213.4 | F | 1206 | 116.4 | +83.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bridgeport | 10 miles | A 15.3 | A 30.7 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 87.2% lower |
| Runaway Bay | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pelican Bay | 22 miles | A 46.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Denton | 27 miles | C 101.2 | C 183.0 | Violent: 89.6% higher Property: 23.8% lower |