Athens, NY had a violent crime rate of 28.1 in 2015, which is 5.4 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Athens was 34.5, which is 1 point lower than the US average of 35.4. While these numbers do indicate that there is some criminal activity in Athens, they are not particularly high when compared to other cities in the United States. This indicates that Athens may be an ideal location for those who are looking for safety and security while still having access to city amenities like excellent restaurants and entertainment venues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens (zip 12015) violent crime is 28.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens (zip 12015) property crime is 34.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Athens, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Athens, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Athens, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.