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Crime & Safety in Athens-Clarke County, GA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Athens-Clarke County has a violent crime rate of 306 per 100,000 residents, 19% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 168.7 per 100,000, robbery at 102.9, rape at 31.3. The murder rate is 3.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,121 per 100,000, 59% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,341, burglary at 625, vehicle theft at 154 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Athens-Clarke County receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Athens-Clarke County vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent306.2/100K
19% below US avg
Murder3.3/100K
48% below US avg
Rape31.3/100K
Robbery102.9/100K
Assault168.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,120.7/100K
59% above US avg
Burglary625.5/100K
Theft2,341.4/100K
Vehicle Theft153.9/100K
Arson21.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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