Alturas, FL is a small town located in Polk County, known for its peaceful and tight-knit community. However, recently, the town has been plagued by a rise in crime rates. According to the latest statistics, Alturas has a violent crime rate of 21.8, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime is also a concern in Alturas, with a rate of 39.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. As someone who has lived in Alturas for many years, it is disheartening to see these numbers increase. The community is working together with local law enforcement to address and prevent further crimes from occurring.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Alturas violent crime is 21.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Alturas property crime is 39.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Alturas, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fort Meade, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fort Meade, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.