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Is Greeneville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 16,141 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greeneville is a smaller community of 16,141 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,075 per 100K.

Greeneville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenevilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1714.02062.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1075.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1714/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greeneville

Violent crime in Greeneville is close to the national average. The rate of 395.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1714.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,075 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greeneville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary191
071% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,075
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greeneville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greeneville
395.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greeneville
1714.0
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greeneville Safety

Is Greeneville safe?
Not especially. Greeneville earns a C with a crime rate of 210.9 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 Greeneville?
210.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1714.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greeneville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Greeneville 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 Greeneville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greeneville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greeneville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greeneville?
No. Crime in Greeneville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Greeneville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Greeneville ranks behind about 62% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Greeneville 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 Greeneville?
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 Greeneville?
395.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (43), and murder (7.0) 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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