2El Alto
El Alto, Peru: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Peru · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 1615 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 9,876 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Ministerio del Interior (Perú) (12 months to July 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Violence against women and family members | 71 | 750 | 633.6 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 12 | 126.8 | 155.8 |
| Robo: theft with violence or threats. | |||
| Extortion | 8 | 84.5 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft | 25 | 264.1 | 519.9 |
| Hurto: theft without violence or threats. | |||
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 15 | 158.4 | 114.1 |
Source: Ministerio del Interior (Perú), updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to July 2026)
| Violence | 71 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 20 |
| Theft and burglary | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
Questions about crime in El Alto
- Is El Alto safe?
- El Alto: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 1615 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in El Alto?
- El Alto: Weighted crime: 9,876 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026).
Other places nearby
- Los Organos 5/10
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- Pariñas 4/10
- Marcavelica 5/10
- La Brea 7/10
- Lancones 7/10
- Vichayal 7/10
- Tamarindo 6/10
