Located in the heart of Kansas, Athens is a small town known for its peaceful community and tight-knit neighborhoods. However, in recent years, the town has experienced a rise in crime rates, particularly in the area of violent crimes. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Athens is 7.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This may seem like a relatively low number, but for a town that prides itself on safety and security, even one act of violence is concerning. The context of this lower rate, however, is that Athens has a higher than average property crime rate of 15.1, which is still lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while violent crimes may be less frequent, residents of Athens still have to be cautious and take precautions to protect their property. The community is actively working towards reducing these crime rates and maintaining the peaceful atmosphere that Athens is known for.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens violent crime is 7.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens property crime is 15.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Athens, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cawker City, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cawker City, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.