Athens, TN has a much higher rate of violent and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Athens is 55.3 compared to the US average of 22.7, while property crime in Athens is 95.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that there is an elevated rate of criminal activity in the area compared to other parts of the country which can be concerning for people living and visiting this town. It is important to take precautions when travelling or residing in Athens as well as being aware of one's surroundings at all times in order to stay safe from potential criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens violent crime is 55.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens property crime is 95.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.