The crime rate in Athens-Clarke County, GA Metro Area is lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate is 18.9, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents in this area are less likely to be victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Athens-Clarke County is 38.1, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, the overall crime rate in this region remains relatively low, providing a safe and secure environment for residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens-Clarke County Metro Area violent crime is 18.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens-Clarke County Metro Area property crime is 38.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Johns Creek, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Johns Creek, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.