Greensburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Greensburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	178	n/a (estimate)	1,219	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	13.7	25.1	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	27.4	63.5	66.5
Assault	16	n/a	109.6	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	151	266	364
Burglary	12	n/a	82.2	138.1	250.7
Theft	142	n/a	972.5	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	13.7	264.8	318.7
Property crime	156	n/a (estimate)	1,068	1,579	1,917

Greensburg crime map

The Greensburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Greensburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Greensburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Greensburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Greensburg crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Greensburg are 59% lower than the national average
In Greensburg you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Greensburg is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Greensburg has decreased by 49%

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Daily Crime In Greensburg (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Greensburg, per 100,000 residents. In Greensburg, the total number of daily crimes is 1.51 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.87 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Greensburg are 1.77 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.41 times less than the national average. For property crime, Greensburg has a daily crime rate that is 1.48 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.79 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Greensburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Greensburg in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Greensburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Greensburg being safer than 24% of cities in Pennsylvania and 34% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Greensburg. In conclusion, Greensburg ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Greensburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Greensburg is 1 in 664

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Greensburg is 1 in 94

The chance of being a victim of crime in Greensburg is 1 in 83

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Greensburg, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Greensburg, then there is a 1 in 664 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 94. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 83 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Greensburg.

Year Over Year Crime In Greensburg (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Greensburg is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Greensburg has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 67% in Greensburg, while property crimes in Greensburg have decreased by 45%. Total crime has decreased by 49% year over year.

Greensburg police department

Item	Greensburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	38	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 38 Greensburg police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.7% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 21.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Manor, PA	3,324	0	0	0
Penn, PA	634	0	0	0
Derry, PA	2,317	77	0	77
Mount Pleasant, PA	4,255	0	120	120
Delmont, PA	2,532	76	153	229
Murrysville, PA	19,692	10	359	369
Fellsburg, PA	1,206	65	388	453
Greensburg, PA	14,239	151	1,068	1,219

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gonzalez, FL	14,243	235	1,226	1,461
Antioch, IL	14,231	121	754	875
Hopatcong, NJ	14,228	96	82	178
Lakewood Park, FL	14,227	287	1,500	1,787
Hickory Hills, IL	14,253	102	1,066	1,168
Greensburg, PA	14,239	151	1,068	1,219

Source: The Greensburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.