Alton, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Alton, IL has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 552 total incidents, Alton shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Alton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US1701114, a total of 552 crimes were reported. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 268 incidents. Within property crime, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property is the most frequent sub-category, accounting for 107 incidents, followed closely by Larceny/Theft Offenses with 103 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 33 incidents, while Motor Vehicle Theft is the least frequent property crime with 25 incidents. Assault is the second most prevalent main category, with a total of 222 incidents. It appears there might be a data duplication issue, as "Assault Offenses" is listed twice as a sub-category, with counts of 1 and 221 respectively. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 9 incidents. The sub-categories include Kidnapping/Abduction (5 incidents and 2 incidents, potentially another data duplication) and Sex Offenses (2 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent main category, with a total of 4 incidents. Similar to assault, "Homicide Offenses" is listed twice, each with a count of 2. Robbery accounts for 6 incidents, all categorized simply as "Robbery." The "others" category includes a variety of offenses totaling 43 incidents. Fraud Offenses are the most common within this category, with 32 incidents, followed by Counterfeiting/Forgery with 6 incidents, Arson with 4 incidents, and Extortion/Blackmail with 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1701114, its population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes. This additional context would allow for a comparison against state and national averages, identification of trends, and a more nuanced understanding of the area's safety profile.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Alton, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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