Athens-Clarke County, GA Crime


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Athens-Clarke County in Georgia has been experiencing higher rates of violent crime compared to the national average. According to statistics from , the violent crime rate in Athens-Clarke County is 22.1, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in the county is significantly higher at 47.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. This has raised concerns among residents and local authorities, as they work towards addressing the issue and ensuring the safety of the community. The high rates of property crime indicate a need for improved security measures and increased vigilance among residents to prevent thefts and burglaries. Additionally, efforts need to be made to address the underlying causes of violent crime in the county, such as poverty and drug-related activity, in order to create a safer environment for all.

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

Athens-Clarke County violent crime is 22.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens-Clarke County property crime is 47.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Athens-Clarke County, GA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Winterville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Watkinsville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62017
Arcade, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
Statham, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132018
Danielsville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152018
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Sandy Springs, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019
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Columbus, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1322017
Columbia, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1422019
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Over 2 years ago

Athens is really a jewel hidden in & of itself. This place had so much stuff; it's constantly changing. They have city transit. They're expanding the highway and  More

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I absolutely love Athens, Ga. I grew up traveling the world, the first place that I have ever lived in for more than 5 years in a row was Athens, Ga. I cam here in 96  More

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The "Old South" is alive and well, thing about Baptists is they look like real people. Also come late Spring several religious groups feel they have the right to knock  More

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