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Crime & Safety in Alton, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Alton has a violent crime rate of 1,017 per 100,000 residents, 168% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 773.9 per 100,000, robbery at 106.2, rape at 129.0. The murder rate is 7.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,177 per 100,000, 113% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,084, burglary at 770, vehicle theft at 322 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 71 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Alton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Alton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,016.7/100K
168% above US avg
Murder7.6/100K
20% above US avg
Rape129.0/100K
Robbery106.2/100K
Assault773.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,176.8/100K
113% above US avg
Burglary770.1/100K
Theft3,084.2/100K
Vehicle Theft322.5/100K
Arson15.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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