Athens, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Athens Police Department serves the city of Athens, TX in Henderson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 714 violent crimes and 1,220 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.4 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.0 per 100k, 7.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate122.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents819 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.4 | C | 714 | 106.2 | +15.3% |
| Property Crime | 176.0 | C | 1220 | 163.6 | +7.6% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +116.3% |
| Robbery | 7.7 | D | 31 | 5.8 | +31.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 153 | 22.3 | -65.6% |
| Burglary | 38.3 | D | 256 | 24.0 | +59.2% |
| Larceny | 122.4 | C | 819 | 116.4 | +5.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 142 | 22.2 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Barrel City | 0 miles | D 165.2 | B 135.1 | Violent: 34.9% higher Property: 23.2% lower |
| Tool | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 87.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.1% lower |
| Coffee City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 813.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 361.9% higher |
| Canton | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 253.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.3% higher |
| Edgewood | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |