New Athens, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 1,849
Key Insights
- →New Athens has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 54.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 1.7% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 75% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.09 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
54.1
+1.7% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
594.9
11 total
vs National Avg
↓ -85%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 1
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault0
Property Crime: 11
Burglary0
Larceny-Theft11
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,849 | 1 | 54.1 | 0 | 11 | 594.9 |
| 2023 | 1,878 | 1 | 53.2 | 0 | 8 | 426.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for New Athens
Based on violent crime rate of 54.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.