Alton, Indiana may seem like a quiet and peaceful town, but the statistics show a different story. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Alton is 15.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Alton is 31.7, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This disparity suggests that while Alton may have a lower rate of violent crime, it still struggles with property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. This could be attributed to a variety of factors, including poverty, drug use, and lack of law enforcement presence. Regardless of the reasons, it is clear that Alton, IN is not immune to crime and its residents must remain vigilant to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Alton violent crime is 15.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Alton property crime is 31.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Alton, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Brandenburg, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Brandenburg, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.