East Alton, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Alton Police Department serves the city of East Alton, IL in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 122 violent crimes and 271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.5 per 100k residents, which is 66.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.9 per 100k, 56.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.5 | A | 122 | 106.2 | -66.6% |
| Property Crime | 70.9 | A | 271 | 163.6 | -56.6% |
| Larceny | 70.9 | A | 188 | 116.4 | -39.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | 0 miles | A 7.5 | A 41.4 | Violent: 78.8% lower Property: 41.7% lower |
| Glen Carbon | 0 miles | A 14.4 | C 158.7 | Violent: 59.3% lower Property: 123.8% higher |
| Marine | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Worden | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hamel | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 123.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.3% higher |