Greenwood, MS Metro Area has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 22.2 compared to 22.7. However, the area's property crime rate is significantly higher at 60.33333, more than double the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Greenwood may have a lower risk of being a victim of a violent crime, they are more likely to experience property crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This could be due to a combination of factors, including poverty, drug use, and inadequate law enforcement resources. Police and community efforts to address these issues are crucial in reducing crime rates and creating a safer environment for residents of Greenwood, MS Metro Area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Greenwood Metro Area violent crime is 22.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Greenwood Metro Area property crime is 60.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Greenwood, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greenwood, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greenwood, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.