Decatur, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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60%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Decatur_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	85	n/a (estimate)	846	1,692	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	9.9	5.5	5.0
Rape	7	n/a	69.6	33.5	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	34.5	60.6
Assault	9	n/a	89.5	239.4	256.1
Violent crime	17	n/a (estimate)	169	313	359
Burglary	4	n/a	39.8	176.8	229.2
Theft	57	n/a	567.0	988.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	69.6	213.0	258.8
Property crime	68	n/a (estimate)	676	1,379	1,760

Decatur crime map

The Decatur crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Decatur as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Decatur crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Decatur crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Decatur crime rates are 60% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Decatur are 53% lower than the national average
In Decatur you have a 1 in 119 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Decatur is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Decatur has decreased by 54%

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Daily Crime In Decatur (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Decatur, IN per 100,000 people. In Decatur, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.00 times less than the Indiana average and 2.51 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Decatur is 1.85 times less than the Indiana average and 2.12 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Decatur has a daily crime rate that is 2.04 times less than the Indiana average and 2.60 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Decatur (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Decatur, Indiana compared to other areas of Indiana, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Decatur safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Decatur is safer than 25% of Indiana cities, and 36% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Indiana, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Decatur. At this time, Decatur sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Decatur

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Decatur is 1 in 592

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Decatur is 1 in 148

The chance of being a victim of crime in Decatur is 1 in 119

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Decatur? If you reside in Decatur, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 592. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 148 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Decatur, is 1 in 119.

Year Over Year Crime In Decatur (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Decatur, Indiana (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Decatur has decreased by 48%, the amount of property crime in Decatur has decreased by 56%, and the total amount of crime in Decatur has decreased by 54% year over year.

Decatur police department

Item	Decatur	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	18	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 18 Decatur police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.2% less than the Indiana average and 41.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Berne, IN	3,994	71	189	259
Monroeville, IN	1,315	130	572	702
Ossian, IN	3,352	141	619	760
Convoy, OH	1,096	131	689	820
Bluffton, IN	10,298	181	732	913
Hoagland, IN	908	310	1,368	1,678
Monroe, IN	864	356	1,568	1,924
Decatur, IN	9,700	169	676	846

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rockcreek, OR	9,698	116	838	954
Villas, NJ	9,697	243	1,593	1,837
Keansburg, NJ	9,697	177	1,279	1,456
Marysville, MI	9,695	152	516	667
Safford, AZ	9,707	432	1,833	2,264
Decatur, IN	9,700	169	676	846

Source: The Decatur, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.