Athens, NY Crime


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Athens, NY has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Athens is only 10.5, while the US average is 22.7. This means that Athens has less incidents of violent crime such as assault, robbery, and murder. Property crime in Athens is also lower than the US average with a rate of 25.5 compared to 35.4. This indicates that the residents of Athens are less likely to experience crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Overall, Athens can be considered a relatively safe community with lower crime rates compared to the rest of the country. However, it is important to continue implementing measures to prevent and address any potential crime in the future.

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

Athens violent crime is 10.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens property crime is 25.5. (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, NY Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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