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Is Greenville, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,680 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenville is a smaller community of 12,680 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,389 per 100K.

Greenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenvilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2039.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2039/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenville

Violent crime in Greenville is below the national average. The rate of 265.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2039.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
265.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
2039.4
State
2033.5
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 C- with a crime rate of 230.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greenville?
230.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2039.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,389 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 C--rated city.
How does Greenville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Greenville ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x 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?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.5 per-thousand rate put Greenville below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenville?
265.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) 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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