Decatur, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 71,857, an overall crime rate near 1,962 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Decatur, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Decatur, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
11.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (56.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,410 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Decatur align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Decatur, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1718823, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 1410. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 764 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 550 incidents, broken down into Stolen Property Offenses (13), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (186), Larceny/Theft Offenses (221), Motor Vehicle Theft (31), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (99). Sex offenses account for 36 incidents, including Kidnapping/Abduction (19), Sex Offenses (16), and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1). Robbery is relatively low, with 21 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Homicide is the least frequent, with 11 incidents, all classified as Homicide Offenses. The "others" category includes 28 incidents, comprising Arson (3), Fraud Offenses (15), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (10).
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
62501
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Safety10.7
Per 1K11
Total Crimes62535
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Safety10.6
Per 1K11
Total Crimes62554
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Safety9.9
Per 1K10
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FAQ about crime in Decatur, IL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Decatur, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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