Athens, TX is a small town in East Texas with a population of 13,458. The crime rate in Athens is slightly lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Athens stands at 19.9, which is 3.8 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Athens is 50.4 compared to the national average of 35.4, a difference of 15 points. Overall, Athens is a relatively safe place to live and work with its low crime rates compared to other cities in the United States
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens property crime is 50.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.