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Is Athens, Texas Safe?

Population 13,870 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Athens is a smaller community of 13,870 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,528 per 100K.

Athens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAthensTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1873.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1528.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

226.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Athens

Violent crime in Athens is close to the national average. The rate of 390.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1873.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,528 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Athens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,528
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Athens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Athens
390.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Athens
1873.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Safety

Is Athens safe?
Not especially. Athens earns a C with a crime rate of 226.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Athens?
226.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1873.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Athens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Athens's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,528 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Athens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Athens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Athens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Athens?
No. Crime in Athens has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Athens compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Athens ranks behind about 62% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Athens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Athens?
Bad. A C grade and 226.4 per-thousand rate put Athens below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Athens?
390.7 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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