The crime rate in the Athens, OH Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 10.075, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7, residents can feel relatively safe in this area. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 37.425, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the fact that Athens is a college town, with a large student population that may be more susceptible to property crime. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Athens, OH Metro Area is relatively low, providing a safe and secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens Metro Area violent crime is 10.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens Metro Area property crime is 37.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Athens, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.