Athol, Massachusetts Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 12,165
Key Insights
- →Athol has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 452.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 1.7% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.62 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
452.1
+1.7% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
731.6
89 total
vs National Avg
↑ 26%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 55
Murder0
Rape7
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault48
Property Crime: 89
Burglary13
Larceny-Theft75
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,165 | 55 | 452.1 | 0 | 89 | 731.6 |
| 2023 | 11,923 | 53 | 444.5 | 0 | 91 | 763.2 |
| 2022 | 11,938 | 69 | 578.0 | 0 | 93 | 779.0 |
| 2021 | 11,802 | 45 | 381.3 | 0 | 109 | 923.6 |
| 2020 | 11,682 | 47 | 402.3 | 0 | 105 | 898.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Athol
Based on violent crime rate of 452.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 14% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.