East Alton, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 5,596

Key Insights

  • →East Alton has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 446.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 32.6% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.28 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
446.7
+32.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1608.3
90 total
vs National Avg
↑ 24%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 25

Murder0
Rape3
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault21

Property Crime: 90

Burglary17
Larceny-Theft67
Motor Vehicle Theft6
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20245,59625446.70901608.3
20235,63919336.91601064.0

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

D
Safety Grade for East Alton

Based on violent crime rate of 446.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

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

Henryetta, Oklahoma →Slaton, Texas →Tallulah, Louisiana →McKenzie, Tennessee →Carrollton Township, Michigan →

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.