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Is Greenville, Texas Safe?

Population 37,069 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenville is a smaller community of 37,069 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,311 per 100K.

Greenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2114.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1311.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2115/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenville

Violent crime in Greenville is below the national average. The rate of 304.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2114.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,311 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,311
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
304.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
2114.6
State
2077.3
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 D+ with a crime rate of 241.9 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?
241.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2114.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,311 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greenville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Greenville compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Greenville ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x 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. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greenville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.9 per-thousand rate put Greenville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenville?
304.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (76), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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