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Is Alton, Texas Safe?

Population 24,138 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alton is a smaller community of 24,138 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,331 per 100K.

Alton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAltonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1966.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1331.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alton

Violent crime in Alton is below the national average. The rate of 235.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1966.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,331 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,331
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alton
235.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alton
1966.6
State
2077.3
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 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alton?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1966.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,331 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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?
Crime rates have held steady in Alton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Alton compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Alton ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alton 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 Alton?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Alton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alton?
235.1 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) 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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