Adams County, NE Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Adams County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,495 violent crimes and 3,390 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.5 per 100k residents, which is 39.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.7 per 100k, 45.8% 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 A
Annual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,495 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,390 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,679 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime64.5A2495106.2-39.3%
Property Crime88.7A3390163.6-45.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape6.0F1073.5+70.9%
Robbery0.0A205.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.1A25922.3-54.8%
Burglary26.3C38924.0+9.4%
Larceny48.3A2679116.4-58.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.1A29122.2-36.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Hastings Police Department

Hastings, NE

State Patrol: Adams County