Athens, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Athens Police Department serves the city of Athens, PA in Bradford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 50 violent crimes and 101 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.8 per 100k residents, which is 41.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.7 per 100k, 43.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.8 | A | 50 | 106.2 | -41.8% |
| Property Crime | 92.7 | A | 101 | 163.6 | -43.3% |
| Burglary | 30.9 | D | 8 | 24.0 | +28.6% |
| Larceny | 61.8 | A | 92 | 116.4 | -46.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayre | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 33.5% lower |
| Athens Township | 1 miles | D 155.6 | C 175.1 | Violent: 151.8% higher Property: 88.9% higher |
| Canton | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 58.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.2% lower |
| Towanda | 12 miles | A 36.0 | A 72.0 | Violent: 41.8% lower Property: 22.4% lower |
| Troy | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |