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Property Crime in Athens, Tennessee (2026)

2152.2 per 100K · 17% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Athens has a property crime rate of 2152.2 per 100K, which is 17% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 46 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Athens, Tennessee is 2152.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 17% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Athens's property crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Athens vs State and National Averages

Athens
2152.2
Tennessee Avg
2009.1
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Athens

1 in 46

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Athens in a given year, based on the rate of 2152.2 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Athens

C+
Violent Crime456.0/100K · 25% above avg
C+
Murder6.2/100K · 9% above avg
C
Assault373.0/100K · 39% above avg
B-
Robbery47.7/100K · 25% below avg
C
Burglary409.0/100K · 52% above avg
B-
Theft1397.2/100K · 0% below avg
B-
Vehicle Theft271.9/100K · 15% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Arlington
B
1629.4
Nolensville
B-
1783.4
Dyersburg
C+
2078.0
Lakeland
C+
2143.8
Greeneville
B
1640.8
Elizabethton
B-
1784.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Athens

How bad is property crime in Athens?
As of 2026, Athens's property crime rate of 2152.2 per 100K is 17% above the national average. It ranks behind 55% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Athens?
As of 2026, 2152.2 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Athens?
Crime in Athens has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Athens's property crime compare to Tennessee?
Athens's property crime rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 2152.2 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Athens?
Based on the rate of 2152.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 46 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Athens safe from property crime?
Athens is about average for property crime. The rate of 2152.2 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Athens safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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