Athens, PA Crime Rates

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38%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
74%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
31%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleAthens/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime42n/a (estimate)1,3051,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape0n/a0.027.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault3n/a93.2161.4256.1
Violent crime3n/a (estimate)93246359
Burglary9n/a279.6116.7229.2
Theft30n/a932.01,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0188.5258.8
Property crime39n/a (estimate)1,2121,4351,760

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The Athens crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Athens as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Athens crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Athens crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Athens crime rates are 38% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Athens are 74% lower than the national average
      • In Athens you have a 1 in 77 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Athens is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Athens has increased by 29%

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        Daily Crime In Athens (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Athens

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Athens is 1 in 1074
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Athens is 1 in 83
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Athens is 1 in 77

        Year Over Year Crime In Athens (per 100,000 people)

        Athens police department

        Item Athens Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)414,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.21.83.3
        There are a total of 4 Athens police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 63.7% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Athens, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.
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