Greenville, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Greenville Police Department serves the city of Greenville, SC in Greenville County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,475 violent crimes and 13,841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 312.5 per 100k, 91.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate161.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,475 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,708 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate312.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,841 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,518 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate264.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,025 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,265 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime161.7D6475106.2+52.3%
Property Crime312.5F13841163.6+91.0%
Rape2.7B1553.5-22.5%
Robbery1.4A3565.8-76.5%
Aggravated Assault42.5F170822.3+90.9%
Burglary21.9C151824.0-8.7%
Larceny264.5F11025116.4+127.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.7C126522.2+11.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Mauldin 3 miles
B 78.4
C 174.6
Violent: 51.5% lower
Property: 44.1% lower
Travelers Rest 3 miles
A 56.5
D 226.0
Violent: 65.1% lower
Property: 27.7% lower
Simpsonville 11 miles
B 91.3
F 266.9
Violent: 43.5% lower
Property: 14.6% lower
West Pelzer 15 miles
N/A 0.0
A 100.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 67.9% lower
Lyman 16 miles
A 30.0
A 105.0
Violent: 81.4% lower
Property: 66.4% lower