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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$6.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Athens, West Athens, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,950 per household.

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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, West Athens, CA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Athens ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of neighborhoods but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Athens's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Athens is 35.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Athens Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Athens varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast areas to 1 in 32 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Athens, West Athens, CA see the most incidents - about 58 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Athens, West Athens, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Athens for 2025 is $6,125,739. This translates to approximately $636 per resident and $1,950 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% 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): 49.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Athens, West Athens, CA:	$636
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Athens is $636 per year, which is $171 more than the national average and $145 more than West Athens's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Athens:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $860 more than in Athens.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $436 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	$1.91 million	$198
Rape/Sexual Assault	$286,485	$30
Robbery	$421,366	$44
Assault	$1.04 million	$108
Kidnapping	$67,983	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.01 million	$105
Burglary	$254,384	$26
Theft	$740,344	$77
Arson	$37,173	$4
Vandalism	$206,664	$21
Animal Cruelty	$668	$0
Drug Crimes	$120,068	$12
Identity Theft	$25,131	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$6,125,739	$636

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Athens, West Athens, CA

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 $14,512,011 ($1,506 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,637,750 ($2,141 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 west part of the neighborhood has more 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 9,639 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	3.771
Robbery	1.390
Rape	0.4902
Murder	0.1054
Total Violent Crime	5.756 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.83
Vehicle Theft	6.786
Burglary	2.910
Arson	0.1597
Total Property Crime	24.69 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1163
Drug Crimes	1.684
Vandalism	3.001
Identity Theft	0.3369
Animal Cruelty	0.0094
Total "Other" Rate	5.148 (B+)

Individual Athens Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Morningside Park, Inglewood, CA	C-	D	D+
West Rancho Domingues, Compton, CA	D+	D+	D
Alondra Park, Lawndale, CA	B-	C-	C+
Watts, Los Angeles, CA	B-	C-	B-
Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	C+	D+	C
North Torrance, Torrance, CA	B-	C+	C+
Hyde Park, Los Angeles, CA	C-	D	D+
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	C	D	C
Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA	B-	C	C+
Windsor Hills, View Park-Windsor Hills, CA	D+	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Athens is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Downtown Jamestown, Jamestown, NY	C	D	D
fairwood, Spokane, WA	B+	A	A
Polish Village, Parma, OH	C+	B+	B+
Western Hills Yarborough, Shreveport, LA	C+	D+	D+
Southcrest, San Diego, CA	C+	C-	C-
South Park Hill, Denver, CO	D	D	D
Northside, Riverside, CA	C	C-	C-
Glencove, Vallejo, CA	B+	B	B
Boyd Acres, Bend, OR	B-	A-	A-
Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, San Antonio, TX	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Athens is as safe as the California 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, West Athens, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Athens schools on SchoolGrade

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