Bethalto, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 9,125

Key Insights

  • →Bethalto has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 87.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 0.5% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 64% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
87.7
+0.5% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
789.0
72 total
vs National Avg
↓ -76%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 8

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault6

Property Crime: 72

Burglary18
Larceny-Theft49
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20249,125887.7072789.0
20239,167887.301051145.4

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Bethalto

Based on violent crime rate of 87.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Elsmere, Kentucky →Gypsum, Colorado →Townsend, Massachusetts →Little Falls, Minnesota →Oak Grove, Missouri →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.