The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Quincy, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$16.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Quincy, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Quincy in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Quincy, IL Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Quincy ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Quincy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Quincy is 20.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Quincy Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Quincy varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Quincy, IL see the most incidents - about 165 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Quincy, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Quincy for 2025 is $16,676,784. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Quincy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Quincy Compared to Other Cities?

Quincy, IL:	$329
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Quincy is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $91 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Quincy:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $776 more than in Quincy.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $173 less than in Quincy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Quincy for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Quincy	Cost per Quincy Resident
Murder	$5.77 million	$114
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.24 million	$44
Robbery	$894,781	$18
Assault	$1.44 million	$29
Kidnapping	$241,198	$5
Vehicle Theft	$591,696	$12
Burglary	$630,719	$12
Theft	$2.25 million	$45
Arson	$96,008	$2
Vandalism	$1.61 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$8,017	$0
Drug Crimes	$656,368	$13
Identity Theft	$249,174	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$16,676,784	$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Quincy, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Quincy totals $49,756,656 ($983 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $66,433,440 ($1,312 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Quincy crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Quincy has 16, have the same problem. Of Quincy’s 50,639 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Quincy Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Quincy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9932
Robbery	0.5617
Rape	0.7285
Murder	0.0606
Total Violent Crime	2.344 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.598
Vehicle Theft	0.7546
Burglary	1.373
Arson	0.0785
Total Property Crime	10.80 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0786
Drug Crimes	1.752
Vandalism	4.440
Identity Theft	0.6357
Animal Cruelty	0.0214
Total "Other" Rate	6.928 (B-)

Individual Quincy Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Quincy is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Quincy.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Quincy, MO	C-	D	C
Fowler, IL	A+	A	A+
Taylor, MO	C-	D	C
Payson, IL	B+	A-	A-
La Grange, MO	B-	C-	A-
Ursa, IL	A+	A-	A+
Paloma, IL	A+	B+	A+
Mendon, IL	A	B+	A
Palmyra, MO	D+	D	C+
Columbus, IL	A+	C	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Quincy is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Antelope, CA	C	D	D
Zephyrhills, FL	A+	A+	A+
Sherman, TX	D+	C-	C-
Martinez, CA	D	C-	C-
Everett, MA	C+	D+	D+
Euclid, OH	D-	D	D
Dacula, GA	A	A	A
Country Club, FL	B	A-	A-
Cerritos, CA	D+	D+	D+
Converse, TX	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Quincy is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Quincy, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Quincy schools on SchoolGrade

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