Crime rate in Athens, Texas (TX): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
Crime rate in Athens, TX
The 2022 crime rate in Athens, TX is 202 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.2 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 75.7% U.S. cities. The 2022 Athens crime rate fell by 1% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Athens has seen decline of violent crime and decline of property crime.See how dangerous Athens, TX is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Athens: | 202.1 |
Malakoff: | 17.3 |
Log Cabin: | 9.8 |
Caney City: | 442.7 |
Brownsboro: | 65.5 |
Gun Barrel City: | 83.2 |
Tool: | 74.9 |
Coffee City: | 369.9 |
Frankston: | 238.1 |
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Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.7) |
Rapes (per 100,000) | 13 (104.8) | 9 (70.8) | 11 (84.8) | 14 (108.1) | 5 (38.8) | 14 (109.2) | 11 (85.6) | 11 (85.9) | 9 (70.2) | 14 (110.2) | 9 (70.3) | 8 (62.7) | 9 (70.4) | 7 (53.9) |
Robberies (per 100,000) | 25 (201.6) | 16 (125.9) | 20 (154.1) | 6 (46.3) | 10 (77.6) | 6 (46.8) | 7 (54.5) | 7 (54.7) | 7 (54.6) | 12 (94.5) | 8 (62.5) | 9 (70.5) | 6 (47.0) | 2 (15.4) |
Assaults (per 100,000) | 36 (290.3) | 37 (291.1) | 35 (269.7) | 35 (270.4) | 24 (186.2) | 23 (179.4) | 24 (186.9) | 24 (187.5) | 25 (194.9) | 35 (275.5) | 29 (226.4) | 20 (156.8) | 35 (273.9) | 34 (261.8) |
Burglaries (per 100,000) | 148 (1,193) | 152 (1,196) | 131 (1,009) | 104 (803.3) | 147 (1,141) | 147 (1,146) | 123 (957.6) | 140 (1,094) | 78 (608.1) | 80 (629.7) | 75 (585.6) | 51 (399.8) | 45 (352.2) | 36 (277.2) |
Thefts (per 100,000) | 352 (2,838) | 347 (2,730) | 362 (2,790) | 320 (2,472) | 363 (2,817) | 370 (2,885) | 363 (2,826) | 251 (1,961) | 234 (1,824) | 189 (1,488) | 171 (1,335) | 146 (1,144) | 125 (978.2) | 160 (1,232) |
Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 29 (233.8) | 36 (283.2) | 12 (92.5) | 21 (162.2) | 32 (248.3) | 24 (187.2) | 23 (179.1) | 30 (234.3) | 27 (210.5) | 27 (212.5) | 38 (296.7) | 32 (250.8) | 23 (180.0) | 29 (223.3) |
Arson (per 100,000) | 1 (8.1) | 3 (23.6) | 1 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.8) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.7) |
City-Data.com crime index | 418.2 | 368.2 | 373.0 | 322.6 | 304.0 | 363.5 | 316.6 | 312.0 | 243.9 | 307.9 | 238.4 | 212.2 | 203.4 | 202.1 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 79 registered sex offenders living in Athens, Texas as of June 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Athens is 167 to 1.
Violent crime rate in 2022
Athens: | 207.9 |
U.S. Average: | 219.8 |
Violent crime rate in 2021
Athens: | 230.9 |
U.S. Average: | 224.8 |
Violent crime rate in 2020
Athens: | 192.1 |
U.S. Average: | 228.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2019
Athens: | 214.7 |
U.S. Average: | 219.9 |
Violent crime rate in 2018
Athens: | 310.9 |
U.S. Average: | 221.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2017
Athens: | 194.9 |
U.S. Average: | 226.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2016
Athens: | 222.6 |
U.S. Average: | 227.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2015
Athens: | 206.3 |
U.S. Average: | 219.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2014
Athens: | 237.9 |
U.S. Average: | 211.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2013
Athens: | 170.7 |
U.S. Average: | 214.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2012
Athens: | 266.5 |
U.S. Average: | 187.4 |
Violent crime rate in 2011
Athens: | 312.1 |
U.S. Average: | 187.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2010
Athens: | 279.3 |
U.S. Average: | 195.7 |
Violent crime rate in 2009
Athens: | 350.7 |
U.S. Average: | 208.9 |
Violent crime rate in 2008
Athens: | 311.8 |
U.S. Average: | 222.5 |
Violent crime rate in 2007
Athens: | 220.6 |
U.S. Average: | 229.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2006
Athens: | 252.3 |
U.S. Average: | 232.6 |
Violent crime rate in 2005
Athens: | 226.9 |
U.S. Average: | 227.0 |
Property crime rate in 2022
Athens: | 150.5 |
U.S. Average: | 166.5 |
Property crime rate in 2021
Athens: | 146.3 |
U.S. Average: | 157.8 |
Property crime rate in 2020
Athens: | 174.8 |
U.S. Average: | 169.6 |
Property crime rate in 2019
Athens: | 228.4 |
U.S. Average: | 179.7 |
Property crime rate in 2018
Athens: | 232.2 |
U.S. Average: | 190.2 |
Property crime rate in 2017
Athens: | 244.4 |
U.S. Average: | 206.4 |
Property crime rate in 2016
Athens: | 351.9 |
U.S. Average: | 216.6 |
Property crime rate in 2015
Athens: | 359.7 |
U.S. Average: | 221.5 |
Property crime rate in 2014
Athens: | 401.6 |
U.S. Average: | 230.8 |
Property crime rate in 2013
Athens: | 406.3 |
U.S. Average: | 250.4 |
Property crime rate in 2012
Athens: | 308.6 |
U.S. Average: | 267.3 |
Property crime rate in 2011
Athens: | 355.2 |
U.S. Average: | 273.5 |
Property crime rate in 2010
Athens: | 418.2 |
U.S. Average: | 276.4 |
Property crime rate in 2009
Athens: | 415.7 |
U.S. Average: | 285.6 |
Property crime rate in 2008
Athens: | 484.7 |
U.S. Average: | 302.2 |
Property crime rate in 2007
Athens: | 390.9 |
U.S. Average: | 309.2 |
Property crime rate in 2006
Athens: | 333.0 |
U.S. Average: | 317.3 |
Property crime rate in 2005
Athens: | 310.8 |
U.S. Average: | 322.3 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 33 (25 officers - 20 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.96 |
Texas average: | 2.07 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 32 (24 officers - 21 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.88 |
Texas average: | 2.05 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 31 (24 officers - 21 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.87 |
Texas average: | 2.02 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 32 (25 officers - 22 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.97 |
Texas average: | 2.18 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 32 (26 officers - 23 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.03 |
Texas average: | 2.06 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 30 (24 officers - 21 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.87 |
Texas average: | 2.11 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 34 (26 officers - 23 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.02 |
Texas average: | 2.13 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 31 (24 officers - 23 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.87 |
Texas average: | 2.01 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 29 (23 officers - 23 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.78 |
Texas average: | 2.05 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 31 (23 officers - 23 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.78 |
Texas average: | 1.95 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 31 (24 officers - 24 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.85 |
Texas average: | 2.17 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 34 (26 officers - 26 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.05 |
Texas average: | 2.20 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 34 (26 officers - 26 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.10 |
Texas average: | 2.23 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 32 (24 officers - 24 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.94 |
Texas average: | 2.17 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 33 (25 officers - 25 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.96 |
Texas average: | 2.18 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 35 (26 officers - 26 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.01 |
Texas average: | 2.13 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 35 (26 officers - 26 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.07 |
Texas average: | 2.18 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 36 (27 officers - 27 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.22 |
Texas average: | 2.19 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 35 (27 officers - 27 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.27 |
Texas average: | 2.17 |