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 AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,495 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,390 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,679 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.5 | A | 2495 | 106.2 | -39.3% |
| Property Crime | 88.7 | A | 3390 | 163.6 | -45.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 107 | 3.5 | +70.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 259 | 22.3 | -54.8% |
| Burglary | 26.3 | C | 389 | 24.0 | +9.4% |
| Larceny | 48.3 | A | 2679 | 116.4 | -58.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 291 | 22.2 | -36.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Hastings Police Department
Hastings, NE