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Is Greenfield, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 37,159 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Greenfield faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,681 per 100K.

Greenfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenfieldWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2143.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1681.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenfield

Violent crime in Greenfield is close to the national average. The rate of 402.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2143.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,681 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,681
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
402.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenfield
2143.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenfield Safety

Is Greenfield safe?
Not especially. Greenfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.6 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 Greenfield?
254.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2143.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,681 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenfield?
No. Crime in Greenfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Greenfield compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Greenfield ranks behind about 86% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Greenfield 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 Greenfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.6 per-thousand rate put Greenfield below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenfield?
402.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (61), and murder (8.0) 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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