The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Decaturville, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.58 million

Cost of Crime™ for Decaturville, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,578 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Decaturville in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Decaturville, TN Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Decaturville ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Decaturville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Decaturville is 57.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Decaturville Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Decaturville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Decaturville, TN see the most incidents - about 42 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Decaturville, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Decaturville for 2025 is $1,583,248. This translates to approximately $618 per resident and $1,578 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Decaturville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Decaturville Compared to Other Cities?

Decaturville, TN:	$618
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Decaturville is $618 per year, which is $154 more than the national average and $76 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Decaturville:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $845 more than in Decaturville.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $316 less than in Decaturville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Decaturville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Decaturville	Cost per Decaturville Resident
Murder	$329,329	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$119,523	$47
Robbery	$65,045	$25
Assault	$196,889	$77
Kidnapping	$25,792	$10
Vehicle Theft	$26,045	$10
Burglary	$91,926	$36
Theft	$462,489	$181
Arson	$12,012	$5
Vandalism	$106,423	$42
Animal Cruelty	$1,654	$1
Drug Crimes	$145,455	$57
Identity Theft	$667	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,583,248	$618

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Decaturville, TN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Decaturville totals $2,840,058 ($1,109 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,423,307 ($1,727 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Decaturville crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Decaturville’s 2,562 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Decaturville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Decaturville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.676
Robbery	0.8071
Rape	0.7694
Murder	0.0684
Total Violent Crime	4.321 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	34.86
Vehicle Theft	0.6565
Burglary	3.956
Arson	0.1942
Total Property Crime	39.66 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1660
Drug Crimes	7.675
Vandalism	5.815
Identity Theft	0.0336
Animal Cruelty	0.0873
Total "Other" Rate	13.78 (D)

Individual Decaturville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Decaturville is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Decaturville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Garrett, TN	B-	C-	A-
Perryville, TN	F	D+	F
Dunbar, TN	B-	D	A+
Parsons, TN	D-	D	D
Middleburg, TN	D	C-	D+
Scotts Hill, TN	D+	D+	C
Bath Springs, TN	F	D	F
Darden, TN	C	C-	B
Pope, TN	D-	D-	D-
Shady Hill, TN	D	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Decaturville is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brighton, AL	D-	D-	D-
Bradley, WV	A-	A	A
Piperton, TN	D+	D	D
Steeleville, IL	A-	A	A
Petrieville, MI	A	C	C
Peterstown, WV	B-	D	D
Paisley, FL	A+	A	A
Oakman, AL	C	C+	C+
Oak Creek, CO	D+	C-	C-
New Miami, OH	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Decaturville is less safe than the Tennessee state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Decaturville, TN average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Decaturville schools on SchoolGrade

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