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Is Greenville, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 13,388 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Greenville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,931 per 100K.

Greenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenvilleWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2320.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1931.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2321/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenville

Violent crime in Greenville is close to the national average. The rate of 355.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2320.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,931 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,931
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
355.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenville
2320.5
State
2036.0
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 267.6 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 Greenville?
267.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2320.5 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 (1,931 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?
Crime rates have held steady in Greenville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Greenville compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Greenville ranks behind about 88% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Greenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Greenville?
Bad. A D grade and 267.6 per-thousand rate put Greenville below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenville?
355.6 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (74), 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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