Alton, IL Crime


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Alton, Illinois has been facing high levels of crime in recent years, particularly in regards to violent and property crimes. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Alton is slightly lower than the national average at 22.4, while the property crime rate is significantly higher at 61.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the alarming levels of crime in the city, with property crimes being a particularly prevalent issue. Residents of Alton are likely concerned about the safety and security of their homes and belongings, and authorities are working to address and decrease these crime rates.

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
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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East Alton, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Godfrey, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52015
Wood River, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
Bethalto, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Hartford, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Godfrey, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52015
Wood River, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Edwardsville, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Granite City, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019

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Reviews for Alton
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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 2 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 10 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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