Athens, OH has a violent crime rate of 35.4 which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that the city experiences much more violence than other cities in America. Along with this high rate of violent crime, Athens also has property crime rate of 45, which is higher than the national average of 35.4. The combination of these two significantly elevated crime rates make Athens one of the most dangerous cities in Ohio and the country as a whole. It is important to take precautions when living in or visiting this city to ensure safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Athens (zip 45701) violent crime is 35.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Athens (zip 45701) property crime is 45.0. (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 Athens, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Athens, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.