Is Athens, Ohio a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Athens, OH

Is Athens, Ohio safe place to live?
Is Athens, Ohio a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Athens? What is the crime rate in Athens city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Athens, Ohio is 3% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Athens is 80% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Athens is 12% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 1315 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 46 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    560
    Violent : 19
    Property : 541
    Total Crime
    3% NAT. AVG.
    6% STATE AVG.
    2279.2 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    80% NAT. AVG.
    75% STATE AVG.
    77.3 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    12% NAT. AVG.
    19% STATE AVG.
    2201.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Athens
    Violent crime
    1 in 1315
    Property crime
    1 in 46
    Robbery
    1 in 3568
    Burglary
    1 in 305
    Assault
    1 in 2271
    Car Theft
    1 in 1315
    Athens : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Ohio 39 38 32 37 55
    In USA 1283 1123 955 995 1563
    Athens : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Ohio 65 37 47 61 83
    In USA 1984 330 853 1868 1732

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Athens
    		Ohio
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 19 77.3 308.76 387.8
    Murder 0 0 7.01 6.5
    Robbery 7 28.5 66.93 73.9
    Assault 11 44.8 191.62 279.7
    Rape 1 4 43.2 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Athens
    		 Ohio
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 541 2201.9 1850.33 1,958.2
    Burglary 82 333.7 318.81 314.2
    Larceny 440 1790.8 1359.82 1,398
    Car Theft 19 77.3 171.7 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison