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Is Greenfield, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 17,691 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,691, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Greenfield earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,762 per 100K.

Greenfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenfieldMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.2323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2262.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1762.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2262/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenfield

Violent crime in Greenfield is below the national average. The rate of 256.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2262.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,762 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,762
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
256.2
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
2262.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenfield Safety

Is Greenfield safe?
Not especially. Greenfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greenfield?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2262.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,762 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greenfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Greenfield compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Greenfield ranks behind about 73% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Greenfield 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 Greenfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Greenfield below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenfield?
256.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (28), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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