Athens County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Athens County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,738 violent crimes and 4,307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.7 per 100k residents, which is 26.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.2 per 100k, 43.1% 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 Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,738 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,307 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents734 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,265 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.7 | B | 1738 | 106.2 | -26.8% |
| Property Crime | 93.2 | A | 4307 | 163.6 | -43.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -71.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.0 | A | 188 | 22.3 | -90.8% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 734 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 87.1 | B | 3265 | 116.4 | -25.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -83.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Athens County Sheriff's Office
Athens Police Department
Athens, OH
Glouster Police Department
Glouster, OH
Nelsonville Police Department
Nelsonville, OH
Albany Police Department
Albany, OH