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Is Greensburg, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 14,462 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greensburg is a smaller community of 14,462 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Greensburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreensburgPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.6314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1747.81983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1748/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greensburg

Violent crime in Greensburg is close to the national average. The rate of 359.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1747.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greensburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greensburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensburg
359.6
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensburg
1747.8
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greensburg Safety

Is Greensburg safe?
Not especially. Greensburg earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 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 Greensburg?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1747.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greensburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Greensburg 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 Greensburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greensburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greensburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greensburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greensburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Greensburg compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Greensburg ranks behind about 68% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Greensburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greensburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Greensburg?
359.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (86), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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