The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Athens, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$853,514

Cost of Crime™ for Athens, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,171 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Athens in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Athens, LA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Athens ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Athens's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Athens is 34.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Athens Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Athens varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Athens, LA see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Athens, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Athens for 2025 is $853,514. This translates to approximately $782 per resident and $2,171 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.1% of the median household income in Athens. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Athens Compared to Other Cities?

Athens, LA:	$782
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Athens is $782 per year, which is $317 more than the national average and $59 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Athens:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $638 more than in Athens.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $498 less than in Athens

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Athens for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Athens	Cost per Athens Resident
Murder	$425,840	$390
Rape/Sexual Assault	$49,163	$45
Robbery	$15,415	$14
Assault	$135,092	$124
Kidnapping	$9,488	$9
Vehicle Theft	$31,378	$29
Burglary	$43,189	$40
Theft	$89,205	$82
Arson	$1,824	$2
Vandalism	$21,157	$19
Animal Cruelty	$653	$1
Drug Crimes	$30,977	$28
Identity Theft	$133	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$853,514	$782

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Athens, LA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Athens totals $3,092,352 ($2,832 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,945,866 ($3,613 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Athens crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Athens’s 1,092 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Athens Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Athens residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.308
Robbery	0.4488
Rape	0.7425
Murder	0.2075
Total Violent Crime	5.706 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.77
Vehicle Theft	1.856
Burglary	4.361
Arson	0.0692
Total Property Crime	22.06 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1433
Drug Crimes	3.835
Vandalism	2.712
Identity Theft	0.0157
Animal Cruelty	0.0808
Total "Other" Rate	6.787 (B-)

Individual Athens Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Athens is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Athens.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Old Athens, LA	C-	D+	D+
Marsalis, LA	D	F	D
Aycock, LA	D-	F	D-
Homer, LA	F	F	F
Hurricane, LA	D	F	D
Arizona, LA	D-	C-	F
Sugarcreek, LA	D-	D-	D-
Gibsland, LA	D-	D-	F
Sibley, LA	C+	D+	B-
Pratt, LA	C-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Athens is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Point Roberts, WA	F	D+	D+
Eldon, IA	D+	D+	D+
Rockford, IA	A-	B+	B+
Robie Creek, ID	B+	A	A
Cotton Valley, LA	D+	C	C
New Enterprise, PA	A+	A+	A+
Deer Creek, IL	A+	A	A
Delight, AR	D	D+	D+
Natural Bridge Station, VA	C-	B-	B-
Mount Hope, KS	A	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Athens is safer than the Louisiana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Athens, LA average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Athens schools on SchoolGrade

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