Athens County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Athens County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,235 violent crimes and 3,082 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is -13.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.8 per 100k, -39.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,235 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,082 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,401 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 1235 | 106.2 | -13.3% |
| Property Crime | 98.8 | A | 3082 | 163.6 | -39.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 40 | 3.5 | -63.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 146 | 22.3 | -88.5% |
| Burglary | 1.3 | A | 491 | 24.0 | -94.7% |
| Larceny | 96.2 | B | 2401 | 116.4 | -17.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 182 | 22.2 | -94.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Athens Police Department
Athens, OH
Glouster Police Department
Glouster, OH
Nelsonville Police Department
Nelsonville, OH
Albany Police Department
Albany, OH