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Is Decatur, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,090 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Decatur is a smaller community of 10,090 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

Decatur Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDecaturIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate211.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1931.52091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate119.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

212/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1932/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Decatur

Violent crime in Decatur is well below the national average. The rate of 211.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1931.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Decatur Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault119
044% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Decatur Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Decatur
211.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Decatur
1931.5
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Decatur Safety

Is Decatur safe?
Not especially. Decatur earns a C with a crime rate of 214.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Decatur?
214.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 211.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1931.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Decatur safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Decatur has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Decatur?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Decatur generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Decatur police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Decatur?
No. Crime in Decatur has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Decatur compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Decatur ranks behind about 75% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Decatur to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Decatur?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Decatur?
211.8 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (119), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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