Is Alton Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Alton Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 571 total crimes recorded in Alton Rural
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Alton Rural — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alton Rural safe?
Alton Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 28/100, rated Below Average. A total of 571 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 17.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Alton Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Alton Rural in the last 12 months?
571 crimes were recorded in Alton Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 17.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (486 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 230 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Alton Rural?
The most common crime in Alton Rural is Violent Crime, with 230 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Alton Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Alton Rural is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 17.5% — from 486 crimes in the previous 12 months to 571 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Alton Rural?
Alton Rural has a safety score of 28 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Alton Rural compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Alton Rural has a safety score of 28/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 21/100. Alton Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Alton Rural?
28.9% of crimes recorded in Alton Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Alton Rural?
230 violent crimes were recorded in Alton Rural in the last 12 months — representing 40.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 54 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Alton Rural last updated?
The crime data for Alton Rural was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Alton Rural with other areas?
You can compare Alton Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.