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Crime in Alton

Alton had 353 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 23 East Hampshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% above the middle East Hampshire area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

GU34, East Hampshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alton

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72.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 23East Hampshire rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common166 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 87 Apr 120 May 108 Jun 128 Jul 117 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16647%
public order4011%
anti-social behaviour3911%
drugs226%
theft195%
criminal damage175%
vehicle crime144%
shoplifting144%

Alton against East Hampshire

TypeAlton per 1,000Middle East Hampshire areaChange
Violence34.219.2▲ 32%
Burglary1.41.4▼ 36%
Vehicle crime2.91.4▲ 27%
Anti-social behaviour85.6▲ 11%
Theft and robbery4.93.2▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chawton127.7▲ 35%
Alton72.7▲ 17%
Holybourne64.4▲ 31%
See every East Hampshire area ranked on the crime in East Hampshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alton a safe area?

Alton had about 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 23 East Hampshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (166), followed by public order (40) and anti-social behaviour (39).