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Accessing public records in Decatur, GA

Decatur is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by DeKalb County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Decatur Police Department and DeKalb County Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Atlanta, , Athens, Clarke County and Sandy Springs.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Decatur residents.

Georgia Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Georgia Department of Public Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Georgia Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS): Manages records related to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and driving records.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in DeKalb County include Stone Mountain Park Police, Agnes Scott College, Emory University, DeKalb County School System, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and State Patrol: Metropolitan Traffic Unit, Atlanta.

Complete public record stats in Decatur, GA

Crime rates in Decatur, GA

Primary law enforecment agencies in Decatur

Name Type County City
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office County DeKalb
Decatur Police Department City DeKalb Decatur
DeKalb County Police Department County DeKalb
On average, overall crime occurs -25% less than the national average and is solved 30% of the time. In Decatur, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (1929.8 / 100k residents) which is 38% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 469.6 times per year. And Aggravated Assault occurs at a lower rate of -65% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Decatur Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 93.7 | Last Year Count: 13 | 5-Year Average Count: 22.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 44.74%
Decatur's per capita rate is -65% less than national rate.

-65%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 182.5 | Last Year Count: 32 | 5-Year Average Count: 44.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 44.14%
Decatur's per capita rate is -52% less than national rate.

-52%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 64.9 | Last Year Count: 10 | 5-Year Average Count: 15.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 44.3%
Decatur's per capita rate is -20% less than national rate.

-20%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 5.8 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 1.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 28.57%
Decatur's per capita rate is -47% less than national rate.

-47%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 6.6 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 1.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 62.5%
Decatur's per capita rate is 5% higher than national rate.

+5%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 205.5 | Last Year Count: 44 | 5-Year Average Count: 50 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.6%
Decatur's per capita rate is -24% less than national rate.

-24%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 146.3 | Last Year Count: 42 | 5-Year Average Count: 35.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.55%
Decatur's per capita rate is -48% less than national rate.

-48%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1929.8 | Last Year Count: 573 | 5-Year Average Count: 469.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.75%
Decatur's per capita rate is 38% higher than national rate.

+38%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 17.3 | Last Year Count: 7 | 5-Year Average Count: 4.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 33.33%
Decatur's per capita rate is -57% less than national rate.

-57%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2281.6 | Last Year Count: 659 | 5-Year Average Count: 555.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.6%
Decatur's per capita rate is 17% higher than national rate.

+17%

Income distribution in Decatur, GA

The household income level of $150,000 Over is 144% more common than the national average, making up 42.9% of the population. And the household income level of Under $5,000 is -65% less common than the national average, making up 1.1% of the population in Decatur.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Decatur is -65.03% less than National Ave.)

1.1%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Decatur is 27.74% higher than National Ave.)

3.1%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Decatur is 8.58% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Decatur is -17.67% less than National Ave.)

3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Decatur is -42.68% less than National Ave.)

2.2%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Decatur is -35.87% less than National Ave.)

5%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Decatur is -58.45% less than National Ave.)

4.5%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Decatur is -43.42% less than National Ave.)

9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Decatur is -42.39% less than National Ave.)

7%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Decatur is 14.72% higher than National Ave.)

18%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Decatur is 144.05% higher than National Ave.)

42.9%

Education levels in Decatur, GA

Colleges in DeKalb County

Name Type
Agnes Scott College University or College
Emory University University or College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College University or College
The education level of Graduate Degree is 222% more common than the national average, making up 43.1% of the population. And the education level of Highschool is -62% less common than the national average, making up 9.1% of the population in Decatur.

Less Than Highschool (Decatur is -62.23% less than National Ave.)

4.1%

Highschool (Decatur is -62.66% less than National Ave.)

9.1%

Some College (Decatur is -55.02% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Bachelors (Decatur is 53.56% higher than National Ave.)

31.5%

Graduate Degree (Decatur is 222.37% higher than National Ave.)

43.1%

College Or Above (Decatur is 120.17% higher than National Ave.)

74.6%

Stem Degree (Decatur is 8.93% higher than National Ave.)

46.3%

Socioeconimics in Decatur, GA

In Decatur, the Married percent is 27% higher than the national average, making up 56.7% of the population. And Limited English percent is -82% lower than the national average, making up 0.9% of the population.

Married (Decatur is 27.07% higher than National Ave.)

56.7%

Divorced (Decatur is -8.33% less than National Ave.)

11.2%

Never Married (Decatur is -19.06% less than National Ave.)

27.6%

Widowed (Decatur is -13.09% less than National Ave.)

4.6%

Home Ownership (Decatur is 13.1% higher than National Ave.)

67.2%

Rent Burden (Decatur is 3.77% higher than National Ave.)

31.1%

Labor Force Participation (Decatur is 7.71% higher than National Ave.)

67.2%

Unemployment Rate (Decatur is -21.75% less than National Ave.)

4.4%

Disabled (Decatur is -32.44% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Poverty (Decatur is -41.87% less than National Ave.)

7.3%

Limited English (Decatur is -82.84% less than National Ave.)

0.9%

Commute Time (Decatur is 4% higher than National Ave.)

26.8%

Health Uninsured (Decatur is -54.99% less than National Ave.)

3.7%

Demograhics in Decatur, GA

White (Decatur is 9.85% higher than National Ave.)

69.4%

Black (Decatur is 22.9% higher than National Ave.)

15.6%

Multiple (Decatur is 47.16% higher than National Ave.)

10.5%

Hispanic (Decatur is -64.43% less than National Ave.)

6.9%

Asian (Decatur is -38.03% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

Native (Decatur is -45.9% less than National Ave.)

0.4%

Other (Decatur is -96.66% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Decatur is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Decatur, GA

Age Under 10 (Decatur is 49.97% higher than National Ave.)

17.6%

Age 10 To 19 (Decatur is 34.53% higher than National Ave.)

17.1%

Age 20s (Decatur is -54.56% less than National Ave.)

6.2%

Age 30s (Decatur is -12.49% less than National Ave.)

11.7%

Age 40s (Decatur is 53.88% higher than National Ave.)

18.5%

Age 50s (Decatur is -1.13% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 60s (Decatur is -16.52% less than National Ave.)

9.1%

Age 70s (Decatur is -24.79% less than National Ave.)

4.9%

Age Over 80 (Decatur is -23.43% less than National Ave.)

2.8%

General info in Decatur, GA

County Name DeKalb
Population 24,334
Population Proper 24,334
Density 2084.2
Age Median 38.60 (Decatur is 4.53% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.40 (Decatur is 8.18% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 63.60 (Decatur is 21.7% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 70,750.00 (Decatur is 97.5% higher than National Ave.)
Home Value 586,921.00 (Decatur is 85.01% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,456.00 (Decatur is 17.77% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 31.10 (Decatur is 3.77% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Decatur and DeKalb County

Name Type County City
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office County DeKalb
Decatur Police Department City DeKalb Decatur
DeKalb County Police Department County DeKalb
Avondale Estates Police Department City DeKalb Avondale Estates
Chamblee Police Department City DeKalb Chamblee
Clarkston Police Department City DeKalb Clarkston
Lithonia Police Department City DeKalb Lithonia
Pine Lake Police Department City DeKalb Pine Lake
Stone Mountain Police Department City DeKalb Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park Police Other DeKalb
Agnes Scott College University or College DeKalb
Emory University University or College DeKalb
DeKalb County School System Other DeKalb
Georgia Piedmont Technical College University or College DeKalb
Dunwoody Police Department City DeKalb Dunwoody
Brookhaven Police Department City DeKalb Brookhaven
State Patrol: Metropolitan Traffic Unit, Atlanta State Police DeKalb

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