Greenwood, SC Crime


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Greenwood, South Carolina has unfortunately experienced a relatively high rate of violent and property crimes. According to data, the city's violent crime rate is nearly three times higher than the national average at 59.9. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Greenwood is also significantly above the US average at 89.7. This category covers offenses such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a troubling picture of crime in Greenwood, indicating that residents and visitors alike must remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe. It is important for law enforcement and the community to work together to address and reduce these crime rates to create a safer environment for all.

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

Greenwood violent crime is 59.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Greenwood property crime is 89.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Greenwood, SC Crime History
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Reviews for Greenwood
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Over 8 years ago

Low cost of living, two colleges, Lake, and no traffic to speak of. Great Quality of life for the  More

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I had no idea that a state with such beautiful natural recourses cared so little. On the one quarter mile road from the highway to our lake house I picked up seven bags  More

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Over 13 years ago

I luv our lake house and I liv going boating but when we do the water is so murky and I feel bad for a lot of people because there are just a lot of messed up houses and  More

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