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Is Greenwood, Indiana Safe?

Population 69,349 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenwood 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 254.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,928 per 100K.

Greenwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenwoodIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.7309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2295.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1928.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2295/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenwood

Violent crime in Greenwood is below the national average. The rate of 248.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2295.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,928 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,928
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenwood
248.7
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenwood
2295.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood Safety

Is Greenwood safe?
Not especially. Greenwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greenwood?
254.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2295.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,928 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greenwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Greenwood compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Greenwood ranks behind about 88% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Greenwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greenwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.4 per-thousand rate put Greenwood below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenwood?
248.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) 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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