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Is Alton, Illinois Safe?

Population 25,013 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alton is a smaller community of 25,013 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,201 per 100K.

Alton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAltonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1784.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1201.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate346.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alton

Violent crime in Alton is close to the national average. The rate of 316.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1784.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,201 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,201
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft346
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alton
316.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alton
1784.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alton Safety

Is Alton safe?
Not especially. Alton earns a C with a crime rate of 210.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alton?
210.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1784.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alton 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 Alton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alton?
No. Crime in Alton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Alton compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Alton ranks behind about 61% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Alton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alton?
316.9 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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