New Athens, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Athens Police Department serves the city of New Athens, IL in St Clair County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 31 violent crimes and 94 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.3 per 100k residents, which is 49.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.3 per 100k, 67.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.3 | A | 31 | 106.2 | -49.9% |
| Property Crime | 53.3 | A | 94 | 163.6 | -67.5% |
| Rape | 53.3 | F | 5 | 3.5 | +1405.7% |
| Larceny | 53.3 | A | 79 | 116.4 | -54.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg | 7 miles | A 66.7 | A 22.2 | Violent: 25.2% higher Property: 58.3% lower |
| Marissa | 8 miles | A 55.9 | F 279.6 | Violent: 5.0% higher Property: 425.1% higher |
| Smithton | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Red Bud | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ruma | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |