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Is Greenville, Mississippi Safe?

Population 26,530 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenville is a smaller community of 26,530 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,211 per 100K.

Greenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenvilleMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.8309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1706.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1211.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1706/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenville

Violent crime in Greenville is below the national average. The rate of 299.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1706.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,211 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,211
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
299.8
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
1706.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Safety

Is Greenville safe?
It depends on where in Greenville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Greenville?
200.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1706.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Greenville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenville?
No. Crime in Greenville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Greenville compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Greenville ranks behind about 67% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Greenville 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 Greenville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenville?
299.8 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (57), 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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