Crime & Safety Report for 826 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Review crime and safety information near 826 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$540,000 | 3 bd | 4 ba | 2,160 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 258 offenders within 5 miles and 11235 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

258 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 826 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

258 Registered Offenders Nearby
89 Rape
164 Child Involved
50 Assault
61 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BEAVERS, VINCENT H

70 years old

4026 TIFFANY DRIVE DECATUR, GA
4.4 Medium
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HIGHTOWER, JUISONE LYMANE

48 years old

Child Involved

REDAN ROAD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, 30083
5 Medium
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LOVELACE, DEWARREN

47 years old

Child Involved

EASTLAND ROAD ATLANTA, GA, 30316
4.7 Medium
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MICKELL, THOMAS ERICK

42 years old

Child Involved

DURHAM PARK RD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, 30082
2.7 Medium
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SHANNON, DAVID GENE

59 years old

Child Involved

WELLBORN TRACE DECATUR, GA, 30058
1.4 Medium

11235 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

11235 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1330 Severe
1372 Medium
2205 Low
6328 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 11:16 PM

Wesley Club Dr, Decatur, GA 30034

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible domestic dispute at an apartment complex, with separate calls involving two different units.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:06 PM

St Charles Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was dispatched to an apartment near St Charles Avenue Northeast regarding a 63-year-old man. The caller will be on the scene.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:58 PM

Flat Shoals Rd m 11, Decatur, GA 30034

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at an apartment on Flat Shoals Road in Decatur reports dogs barking and possible people creeping around with shadows seen near the building. Responding units are apparently not being sent at this time.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:53 PM

Cambridge Common, Decatur, GA 30033

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check and possible missing-person report involving an adult woman last reportedly seen three days earlier near Cambridge Parkway in Decatur, Georgia.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:48 PM

N Lanier Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a business near North Lanier Parkway in Decatur, Georgia. The alarm was reported from an interior zone of the building.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Museum School Avondale Estates0.6 mi
Talley Street Upper Elementary School0.7 mi
DeKalb School of the Arts0.7 mi
Winnona Park Elementary School0.7 mi
Glennwood Elementary School1.2 mi
Avondale Elementary School1.2 mi
Decatur High School1.2 mi
Beacon Hill Middle School1.3 mi
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers1.5 mi
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts1.5 mi
Oakhurst Elementary School1.6 mi
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School1.6 mi
Clairemont Elementary School1.7 mi
PEACE Academy Charter School2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 826 S Columbia Dr in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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