Crime & Safety Report for 720 N 5th St, Quincy, IL 62301

Review crime and safety information near 720 N 5th St, Quincy, IL 62301. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$22,500 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,300 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 157 offenders within 5 miles and 166 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

157 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 720 N 5th St, Quincy, IL 62301

157 Registered Offenders Nearby
75 Rape
56 Child Involved
88 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HARMON, KEVIN

60 years old

Violent

1869 VERMONT ST QUINCY, IL, 62301
1.3 Medium
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KAUFMAN, DAVID L

52 years old

Rapist

401 ELM ST 15 QUINCY, IL, 62301
0.1 High
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BAKER, RUSSELL A

44 years old

Rapist

Violent

700 N SECOND QUINCY, IL, 62301
0.3 High
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WALKER, RICHARD J JR

34 years old

Child Involved

1639 LOCUST ST QUINCY, IL, 62301
1.2 Medium
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PHILLIPS, JASON

47 years old

Violent

FELONY CONVICTION AFTER 7/1/2011 and ATTEMPT and CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/FORCE and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1016 N 4TH ST QUINCY, IL, 62301
0.3 High

166 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

166 Crime & Incidents by Severity
10 Severe
8 Medium
51 Low
97 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:20 PM

N 26th St & Cherry St, Quincy, IL 62301

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 26th Street and Cherry Street involving a female driver. Radio checks indicated a possible suspended driver’s license and prior traffic tickets, with identification information confirmed through dispatch.

Weapons

07/16/2026 06:20 PM

Jackson St, Quincy, IL 62301

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, caller (name withheld) reported a white Chevy Impala traveling westbound whose driver allegedly had “a 32 with an extended clip” and was wearing a mask. Vehicle was last reported near Jackson St in Quincy; later traffic included the Impala being followed by another vehicle and officers stopping vehicles at gunpoint near 13th St (per initial radio traffic).

Traffic

07/16/2026 01:23 PM

Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a black Mercury traveling from the Broadway area toward I-172 northbound in Adams County.

Fire

07/16/2026 11:16 AM

Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Vermont Street for a reported tree branch on a wire that was arcing in the backyard.

Fire

07/16/2026 11:16 AM

N 36th St, Quincy, IL 62301

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to the area of 36th Street and Broadway behind a restaurant for a reported live electrical wire hanging from a damaged sign.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Early Childhood0.9 mi
Quincy Jr High School0.9 mi
Adams County RSSP1.0 mi
Academic Behavior&Community Acad1.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 720 N 5th St in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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