Adams, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 44, an overall crime rate near 138,636 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Adams, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Adams, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Adams, IL Crime Rate and Safety Report
Adams, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 727.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 591.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
727.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Adams, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (52.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 61 incidents suggests Adams maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Adams demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Adams, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1700191, a total of 61 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 31 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 26 incidents. Within property crime, stolen property offenses and destruction/damage/vandalism of property each account for 7 incidents, while burglary/breaking & entering, larceny/theft offenses, and motor vehicle theft each account for 4 incidents. The "others" category includes 3 incidents, with 2 being fraud offenses and 1 being counterfeiting/forgery. Homicide is the least frequent category, with a single reported homicide offense. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1700191 corresponds to the city of Aurora, Illinois. To calculate crime rates per 100k population, we need the population of Aurora. According to the US Census Bureau, Aurora, Illinois has a population of approximately 180,542. With 61 crimes reported, the overall crime rate would be approximately 33.8 per 100,000 population. To determine the violent crime rate, we sum the homicide and assault offenses, resulting in 32 violent crimes. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 17.7 per 100,000 population. The property crime rate, based on 26 property crimes, is approximately 14.4 per 100,000 population. Additional data points such as median income, safety score, safety grade, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided JSON. Without these data points, a complete safety profile cannot be generated. However, based on the available crime statistics, the most pressing concern appears to be assault, followed by property-related offenses.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
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Safety109.3
Per 1K109
Total Crimes62523
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Safety105.4
Per 1K105
Total Crimes60603
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Safety100.7
Per 1K101
Total Crimes60604
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Safety101.3
Per 1K101
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FAQ about crime in Adams, IL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Adams, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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