Athens, ME Crime


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The small town of Athens, ME has been struggling with crime in recent years, particularly in the areas of violent and property offenses. According to , the town's violent crime rate is at 10, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, Athens' property crime rate is slightly higher at 31, compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite the lower overall crime rate, these numbers still indicate a concerning trend for the town. Residents of Athens must remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to ensure their safety and protect their property. Law enforcement and community leaders may also need to work together to address the root causes of these crimes and find solutions that promote a safer environment for all.

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

Athens violent crime is 10.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens property crime is 31.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Athens, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Madison, ME Crime History
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Madison, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102015
Skowhegan, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Pittsfield, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
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Madison, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102015
Skowhegan, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Pittsfield, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Dexter, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Fairfield, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
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