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Is Greendale, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 14,426 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greendale is a smaller community of 14,426 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,823 per 100K.

Greendale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreendaleWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.8334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2146.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1823.0--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+

253.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2146/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greendale

Violent crime in Greendale is close to the national average. The rate of 392.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2146.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,823 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greendale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary375
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,823
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greendale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greendale
392.8
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greendale
2146.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greendale Safety

Is Greendale safe?
Not especially. Greendale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.9 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 Greendale?
253.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2146.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greendale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greendale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,823 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greendale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greendale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greendale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greendale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greendale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Greendale compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Greendale ranks behind about 82% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Greendale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greendale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.9 per-thousand rate put Greendale below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greendale?
392.8 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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