Alton, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Alton Police Department serves the city of Alton, NH in Belknap County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 224 violent crimes and 139 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.3 per 100k, 69.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 65.8 | A | 224 | 106.2 | -38.1% |
Property Crime | 49.3 | A | 139 | 163.6 | -69.9% |
Larceny | 49.3 | A | 108 | 116.4 | -57.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Belmont | 0 miles | A 40.2 | A 67.0 | Violent: 38.9% lower Property: 35.8% higher |
Center Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Gilmanton | 0 miles | A 24.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: N/A |
Laconia | 0 miles | F 250.4 | C 180.5 | Violent: 280.9% higher Property: 266.1% higher |
Meredith | 0 miles | A 44.1 | A 14.7 | Violent: 32.9% lower Property: 70.2% lower |