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Violent Crime in Greeneville, Tennessee (2026)

440.4 per 100K · 21% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Greeneville has a violent crime rate of 440.4 per 100K, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 227 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Greeneville, Tennessee is 440.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Greeneville's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Greeneville vs State and National Averages

Greeneville
440.4
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Greeneville

1 in 227

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Greeneville in a given year, based on the rate of 440.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Greeneville

B
Property Crime1640.8/100K · 10% below avg
C
Murder7.8/100K · 37% above avg
C+
Assault349.8/100K · 30% above avg
B
Robbery38.6/100K · 39% below avg
B
Burglary179.8/100K · 33% below avg
B-
Theft1050.0/100K · 25% below avg
C+
Vehicle Theft329.5/100K · 4% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Dyersburg
B-
339.7
Nolensville
C+
447.8
Arlington
C+
365.9
Athens
C+
456.0
Dickson
C+
391.8
Goodlettsville
B-
325.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Greeneville

How bad is violent crime in Greeneville?
As of 2026, Greeneville's violent crime rate of 440.4 per 100K is 21% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Greeneville?
As of 2026, 440.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Greeneville?
Overall crime trends in Greeneville have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Greeneville's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Greeneville performs better than most Tennessee cities on violent crime. Its rate of 440.4 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Greeneville?
Based on the rate of 440.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 227 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Greeneville safe from violent crime?
Greeneville is about average for violent crime. The rate of 440.4 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Greeneville safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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