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Is Greer, South Carolina Safe?

Population 50,007 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Greer means there's room for concern. The 249.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,672 per 100K.

Greer Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreerSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.4339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2085.82029.81,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate318.0--268.2
Theft Rate1672.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2086/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greer

Violent crime in Greer is close to the national average. The rate of 412.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2085.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,672 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 318 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Greer Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault318
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,672
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greer Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greer
412.4
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greer
2085.8
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greer Safety

Is Greer safe?
Not especially. Greer earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.8 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 Greer?
249.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2085.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greer safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greer's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,672 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greer?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greer generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greer police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greer?
No. Crime in Greer has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Greer compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Greer ranks behind about 82% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Greer 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 Greer?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.8 per-thousand rate put Greer below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greer?
412.4 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (318), robbery (92), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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