Greenwood, MS Crime


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Greenwood, Mississippi has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 35.9, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Greenwood are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the city has a property crime rate of 80.4, more than double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming statistics paint a troubling picture of the crime situation in Greenwood, and it is important for local authorities and community members to work together to address and reduce these rates. As a resident of Greenwood, it is concerning to see these numbers, but it also motivates us to come together and make our city a safer place for everyone.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Greenwood violent crime is 35.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Greenwood property crime is 80.4. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Greenwood, MS Crime History
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Over 16 years ago

If you are planing a move to Greenwood expecting the legal system here to be the same as other cities; then you are in for a rude awakening. Things are not investigated  More

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Over 16 years ago

Stay out of Greenwood, MS. Dont even consider moving there. There is nothing there but heat, humidity and mud. No one goes out after dark. The mosquitos are so thick  More

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Hi, Does anyone know if Greenwood, Mississippi would be a good place to relocate to? Just how bad is the crime? Is the personal crime mainly in certain areas like bad  More

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