Alton, IL Crime


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The crime in Alton, IL is higher than the US average in both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Alton is 22.4 compared to a US average of 22.7, while property crime in Alton is 61.5, higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that there may be an issue with safety and security in the region which may require further investigation. It is important to remember that high crime rates do not necessarily indicate an unsafe environment; however, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions when living or visiting Alton.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Alton violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Alton property crime is 61.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Alton, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20031099.76.692.7271.6728.76346.51851.64017.9477
200510216.7164.6245.2604.660591407.34252399.7
2010603.313.955.593.6440.34386.11012.43165.6208
2011540.314.371.6128.8325.64969.81252.33531.4186.1
2012449.710.850.4143.9244.74425.41172.93097.8154.7
2013033124.6238.34663.31132.83343.5187
2014504.57.458.9106.8331.44411.4898.53273.6239.3
2015488.83.796.3114.827449181077.73647.7192.6
20165337.5104.4115.5305.63999.4991.52836.5171.5
2017633.13.782.4127.4419.63986.1801.72937.1247.3
2018643.830.197.994.1421.63742858.32646.5237.2
20191016.77.6129106.2773.94176.8770.13084.2322.5

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
East Alton, IL400.32,285.26,14132019
Godfrey, IL129.82,177.617,84152015
Wood River, IL577.95,171.410,37052018
Bethalto, IL107.9809.19,89662019
Hartford, IL223.21,116.11,50872019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Godfrey, IL129.82,177.617,84152015
Wood River, IL577.95,171.410,37052018
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO1,190.53,398.610,678112019
Edwardsville, IL63.9770.623,953122019
Granite City, IL822.92,313.328,593122019

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My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 1 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 9 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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