2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Athens, OH vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 40% more violent crime than Athens.
- Arcata has 51% more property crime than Athens.
 Athens, OHArcata, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock20.222.7
 Property Crime27.5  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

great place to live. small town feel with alot of what a bigger town has to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Virtually no crime in  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Athens, OhioCrime Index
 Millfield, OH15.75
 Buchtel, OH18.05
 Albany, OH18.15
 Amesville, OH18.65
 Athens, OH19.85
 Coolville, OH22.2
 Hockingport, OH26.05
 Glouster, OH26.15
 Jacksonville, OH26.45
 The Plains, OH27.4

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