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 A
Annual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.8A224106.2-38.1%
Property Crime49.3A139163.6-69.9%
Larceny49.3A108116.4-57.6%

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