Athens, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Athens Police Department serves the city of Athens, OH in Athens County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 781 violent crimes and 2,393 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.8 per 100k residents, which is 11.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.6 per 100k, 34.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate117.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,393 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,951 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.8 | C | 781 | 106.2 | +11.0% |
| Property Crime | 107.6 | B | 2393 | 163.6 | -34.2% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 28 | 3.5 | +44.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 96 | 22.3 | -53.9% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 305 | 24.0 | -78.7% |
| Larceny | 97.4 | B | 1951 | 116.4 | -16.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 130 | 22.2 | -76.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville | 3 miles | A 66.4 | C 177.1 | Violent: 43.7% lower Property: 64.6% higher |
| Albany | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 110.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.7% higher |
| Glouster | 12 miles | F 184.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 56.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Pomeroy | 17 miles | F 195.1 | A 65.0 | Violent: 65.5% higher Property: 39.6% lower |
| Racine | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |