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Is Greenville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 96,443 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Greenville runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,764 per 100K.

Greenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2344.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1764.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

392/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2344/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenville

Violent crime in Greenville is close to the national average. The rate of 392.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2344.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,764 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary448
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,764
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
392.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
2344.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Safety

Is Greenville safe?
Not especially. Greenville earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.6 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 Greenville?
273.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2344.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenville's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,764 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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 D--rated city.
How does Greenville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Greenville ranks behind about 91% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Greenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Greenville?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.6 per-thousand rate put Greenville below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 392 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenville?
392.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (82), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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