Athens, IL crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Very Safe
per 1000 residents
Athens, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (100.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 2 incidents suggests Athens maintains good community safety standards.
Athens demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the GEOID 16000US1702674, a preliminary analysis reveals a total crime count of 2 incidents. These incidents fall under the main category of property crime. Within property crime, the sub-categories include "Motor Vehicle Theft" and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property," each accounting for 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. Specifically, the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1702674 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. This information is crucial for benchmarking against state and national averages. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, crime map data, and zip code-specific data would enhance the analysis. These elements would allow for a more granular understanding of crime patterns and trends within the specified geographic area. Without this additional context, the current analysis is limited to the observed property crime incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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