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Is Greensburg, Indiana Safe?

Population 12,315 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greensburg has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 255 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,959 per 100K.

Greensburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreensburgIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.6309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2290.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1959.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2291/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greensburg

Violent crime in Greensburg is below the national average. The rate of 259.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2290.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,959 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greensburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary416
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,959
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Greensburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensburg
259.6
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensburg
2290.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greensburg Safety

Is Greensburg safe?
Not especially. Greensburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greensburg?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2290.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greensburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greensburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,959 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greensburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greensburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greensburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greensburg?
No. Crime in Greensburg has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Greensburg compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Greensburg ranks behind about 78% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Greensburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Greensburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Greensburg below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greensburg?
259.6 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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