The safest neighborhoods in Athens, GA
Ranked from the 15 Athens areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Timothy Road· AthensViolent and serious property crime rates are among the lowest in Athens-Clarke County.89Go
- 2Whitehall & South Milledge· AthensSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Athens-Clarke County average.87Go
- 3Normaltown· AthensViolent crime rates are significantly lower than municipal and state averages86Go
- 4Beechwood & Alps· AthensViolent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Athens-wide municipal averages.86Go
- 5UGA Campus· AthensDedicated 24/7 coverage by the University of Georgia Police Department (UGAPD) with blue-light call boxes and extensive CCTV surveillance86Go
- 6Cobbham & Boulevard· AthensSignificantly lower violent crime rates than the broader Athens-Clarke County average.85Go
- 7Northwest Clarke· AthensSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to central Athens-Clarke County82Go
- 8Hawthorne Avenue· AthensViolent crime rates are significantly lower than the Athens-Clarke County urban core averages.80Go
- 9Downtown Athens· AthensHigh daytime pedestrian foot traffic and dual patrol presence from both Athens-Clarke County Police and UGA Police78Go, stay aware
- 10Atlanta Highway West· AthensViolent crime rates are consistently lower than Athens' core urban neighborhoods77Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.