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Violent Crime in Athens, Tennessee (2026)

456.0 per 100K · 25% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Athens has a violent crime rate of 456.0 per 100K, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 219 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Athens, Tennessee is 456.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Athens's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Athens vs State and National Averages

Athens
456.0
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Athens

1 in 219

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Athens in a given year, based on the rate of 456.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Athens

C+
Property Crime2152.2/100K · 17% 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

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Arlington
C+
365.9
Nolensville
C+
447.8
Dyersburg
B-
339.7
Lakeland
C+
432.6
Greeneville
C+
440.4
Elizabethton
C+
432.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Athens

How bad is violent crime in Athens?
As of 2026, Athens's violent crime rate of 456.0 per 100K is 25% above the national average. It ranks behind 60% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Athens?
As of 2026, 456.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Athens?
Crime in Athens has trended upward recently, though specific violent crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Athens's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Athens's violent crime rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 456.0 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Athens?
Based on the rate of 456.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 219 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Athens safe from violent crime?
Athens is about average for violent crime. The rate of 456.0 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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