Alton, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Alton Police Department serves the city of Alton, IL in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,687 violent crimes and 4,383 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 195.8 per 100k residents, which is 84.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 247.8 per 100k, 51.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate195.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,687 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents811 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate247.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,383 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,045 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 195.8 | F | 2687 | 106.2 | +84.4% |
| Property Crime | 247.8 | D | 4383 | 163.6 | +51.4% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 162 | 3.5 | +125.9% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 113 | 5.8 | -31.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.0 | F | 811 | 22.3 | +133.4% |
| Burglary | 63.9 | F | 797 | 24.0 | +166.1% |
| Larceny | 147.8 | D | 3045 | 116.4 | +27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 496 | 22.2 | +8.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River | 4 miles | A 58.2 | B 135.8 | Violent: 70.3% lower Property: 45.2% lower |
| Hartford | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Roxana | 5 miles | F 211.9 | B 141.2 | Violent: 8.2% higher Property: 43.0% lower |
| South Roxana | 7 miles | C 107.9 | C 161.8 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: 34.7% lower |
| Bethalto | 7 miles | A 32.7 | A 98.2 | Violent: 83.3% lower Property: 60.4% lower |