Athens, IL Crime Rates

A+
59%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
71%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleAthens/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime18n/a (estimate)9382,0302,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape1n/a52.142.538.0
Robbery1n/a52.1110.266.5
Assault0n/a0.0150.8264.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)104310364
Burglary0n/a0.0231.8250.7
Theft15n/a781.31,143.51,347.2
Vehicle theft1n/a52.1344.7318.7
Property crime16n/a (estimate)8331,7201,917

Athens crime map



The Athens crime map 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 59% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Athens are 71% lower than the national average
      • In Athens you have a 1 in 107 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Athens is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Athens has increased by 63%

      Athens, IL Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Illinois has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Illinois has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Athens each year?
      • 4. Is the Athens crime rate higher or lower than the Illinois average?
      • 5. Athens is safer than 50% of all other cities in Illinois.
       
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      Athens Your current location Population: 2,349 A+ Sherman City: 8.0mi / 12.8km away Population: 4,470 A+ Williamsville City: 9.1mi / 14.6km away Population: 1,468 A+ Petersburg City: 7.6mi / 12.2km away Population: 2,564 A+ Riverton City: 12.7mi / 20.4km away Population: 3,464 A- Lake Petersburg City: 7.0mi / 11.3km away Population: 547 B+ Spaulding City: 11.4mi / 18.4km away Population: 956 B- Cantrall City: 2.9mi / 4.7km away Population: 104 C+ Greenview City: 8.6mi / 13.8km away Population: 920 D+ Middletown City: 11.8mi / 19.0km away Population: 212 D-
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      Daily Crime In Athens (per 100,000 people)

      How Safe is Athens (higher is better)

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Athens

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Athens is 1 in 960
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Athens is 1 in 121
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Athens is 1 in 107

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

      Athens police department

      Item Athens Illinois National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)330,690558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.52.63.3
      There are a total of 3 Athens police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 43% less than the Illinois average and 53.6% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Illinois

      State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
      Illinois32,213263266
      There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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      Source: The Athens, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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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