D+
83%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
17%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
96%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleGreenville/100k peopleAlabama/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime295n/a (estimate)4,1812,1032,281
Murder7n/a99.210.35.7
Rape0n/a0.029.638.0
Robbery2n/a28.335.966.5
Assault21n/a297.6328.2264.1
Violent crime30n/a (estimate)425404364
Burglary19n/a269.3254.7250.7
Theft225n/a3,188.81,239.81,347.2
Vehicle theft21n/a297.6204.6318.7
Property crime265n/a (estimate)3,7561,6991,917

Greenville crime map



The Greenville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Greenville 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 Greenville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Greenville 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

      • Greenville crime rates are 83% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Greenville are 17% higher than the national average
      • In Greenville you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Greenville is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Greenville has decreased by 30%

      Greenville, AL Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Alabama has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Alabama has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Greenville each year?
      • 4. Is the Greenville crime rate higher or lower than the Alabama average?
      • 5. Greenville is safer than 39% of all other cities in Alabama.
       
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      Daily Crime In Greenville (per 100,000 people)

      The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Greenville, Alabama is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Greenville are 1.99 times more than the Alabama average and 1.83 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Greenville are 1.05 times more than than Alabama and 1.17 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Greenville are 2.21 times more than than Alabama and 1.96 times more than the national average.

      How Safe is Greenville (higher is better)

      Are people any safer living in Greenville in comparison to other Alabama communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Greenville safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Greenville being safer than 39% of cities in Alabama and 25% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Alabama cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Greenville. In conclusion, Greenville ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Greenville

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Greenville is 1 in 236
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Greenville is 1 in 27
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Greenville is 1 in 24
      How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Greenville, Alabama you have a 1 in 236 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Greenville.

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

      The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Greenville is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Greenville has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 71% in Greenville, while property crimes in Greenville have decreased by 17%. Total crime has decreased by 30% year over year.

      Greenville police department

      Item Greenville Alabama National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)349,968558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.24.13.3
      There are a total of 34 Greenville police officers. This results in 4.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4.1% greater than the Alabama average and 29.9% greater than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Alabama

      State Total offenders Alabama /100K National /100K
      Alabama10,698231266
      There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% 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
      Georgiana, AL1,5974691,1741,643
      Fort Deposit, AL1,7701782,8443,022
      Greenville, AL7,4784253,7564,181

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Hillcrest, NY7,4782391,1021,341
      Belen, NM7,4761,3453,5374,882
      Villa Hills, KY7,4751339731,107
      Robinwood, MD7,4823591,7452,104
      Albertville, MN7,4831741,1371,312
      Greenville, AL7,4784253,7564,181
      Source: The Greenville, AL 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.