Adams County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 109 violent crimes and 203 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.9 per 100k residents, which is -43.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.8 per 100k, -65.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.9 | A | 109 | 106.2 | -43.6% |
| Property Crime | 55.8 | A | 203 | 163.6 | -65.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 28 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 17 | 24.0 | -58.5% |
| Larceny | 33.9 | A | 168 | 116.4 | -70.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.0 | A | 18 | 22.2 | -46.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Berne Police Department
Berne, IN
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, IN