Crime & Safety in Greenville, SC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Greenville has a violent crime rate of 650 per 100,000 residents, 71% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 540.8 per 100,000, robbery at 64.0, rape at 35.4. The murder rate is 9.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,479 per 100,000, 78% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,865, burglary at 307, vehicle theft at 305 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 100 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Greenville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Greenville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent649.8/100K
71% above US avg
Murder9.5/100K
51% above US avg
Rape35.4/100K
Robbery64.0/100K
Assault540.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,479.3/100K
78% above US avg
Burglary306.5/100K
Theft2,864.9/100K
Vehicle Theft305.2/100K
Arson2.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)100

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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