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Is Quincy, Illinois Safe?

Population 38,918 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Quincy is a smaller community of 38,918 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,536 per 100K.

Quincy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricQuincyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1719.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1536.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate374.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1719/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Quincy

Violent crime in Quincy is below the national average. The rate of 283.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1719.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,536 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Quincy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,536
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft374
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Quincy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Quincy
283.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Quincy
1719.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Quincy Safety

Is Quincy safe?
It depends on where in Quincy you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Quincy?
200.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1719.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Quincy safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Quincy has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Quincy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Quincy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Quincy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Quincy?
Crime rates have held steady in Quincy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Quincy compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Quincy ranks behind about 66% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Quincy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Quincy?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Quincy?
283.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (45), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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