Adams County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,085 violent crimes and 3,333 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.7 per 100k, 42.7% 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 Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,085 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,333 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents635 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,531 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.5 | A | 1085 | 106.2 | -56.2% |
| Property Crime | 93.7 | A | 3333 | 163.6 | -42.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 181 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.1 | B | 404 | 22.3 | -23.3% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 635 | 24.0 | -40.4% |
| Larceny | 74.8 | A | 2531 | 116.4 | -35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 141 | 22.2 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Quincy Police Department
Quincy, IL