Adams County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 147 violent crimes and 219 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.0 per 100k residents, which is 56.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.8 per 100k, 74.5% 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 Rate46.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (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 Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.0 | A | 147 | 106.2 | -56.7% |
| Property Crime | 41.8 | A | 219 | 163.6 | -74.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 32 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 19 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 25.6 | A | 181 | 116.4 | -78.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 19 | 22.2 | -64.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Berne Police Department
Berne, IN
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, IN