Adams County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in IL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 565 violent crimes and 2,527 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.6 per 100k residents, which is -69.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.0 per 100k, -12.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate143.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,527 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.6 | A | 565 | 106.2 | -69.3% |
| Property Crime | 143.0 | B | 2527 | 163.6 | -12.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 103 | 3.5 | -29.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.1 | D | 331 | 22.3 | +35.3% |
| Burglary | 12.5 | A | 350 | 24.0 | -47.8% |
| Larceny | 125.4 | C | 2061 | 116.4 | +7.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 98 | 22.2 | -77.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Quincy Police Department
Quincy, IL