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Is Greenbelt, Maryland Safe?

Population 24,948 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenbelt is a smaller community of 24,948 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

Greenbelt Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenbeltMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate374.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2100.92024.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate399.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2101/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenbelt

Violent crime in Greenbelt is close to the national average. The rate of 374.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2100.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenbelt Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft399
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenbelt Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenbelt
374.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenbelt
2100.9
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenbelt Safety

Is Greenbelt safe?
Not especially. Greenbelt earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greenbelt?
247.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 374.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2100.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenbelt safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenbelt's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,512 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenbelt?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenbelt generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenbelt police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenbelt?
Crime rates have held steady in Greenbelt, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Greenbelt compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Greenbelt ranks behind about 84% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Greenbelt to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Greenbelt?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.5 per-thousand rate put Greenbelt below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenbelt?
374.2 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (42), 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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