We’re all familiar with the saying, “If it bleeds, it leads.” It dominates our news cycles. But are the headlines an accurate representation of our community? Take a look at the graphs below to see how Decatur’s crime rates compare to other metros in the region like Champaign/Urbana, Peoria, and Springfield. Decatur’s violent and property crime rates are lower than some of the comparable metropolitan areas, and violent crime is trending downwards. Please note: Bloomington/Normal annual crime data was unavailable for these selected years.