Is Bellingham or Greenville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bellingham is safer than Greenville (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,108 per 100,000 versus 4,114 for Greenville — 0% lower. Bellingham has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bellingham has a 78% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Bellingham, WA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bellingham | Greenville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,107.9 | 4,114.2 | -6.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 351.0 | 645.7 | -294.7 |
| Murder Rate | 2.1 | 9.5 | -7.5 |
| Rape Rate | 20.9 | 30.0 | -9.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.3 | 64.0 | +13.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 249.7 | 540.8 | -291.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,756.9 | 3,468.4 | +288.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 491.0 | 303.8 | +187.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,113.3 | 2,858.1 | +255.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 152.5 | 306.5 | -154.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellingham or Greenville safer?
Bellingham is safer with a total crime rate of 4,108 per 100K vs 4,114 for Greenville — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bellingham has a violent crime rate of 351.0 per 100K while Greenville has 645.7. Bellingham has lower violent crime.
About Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, a city of 92,000 nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, boasts a thriving arts scene and is home to Western Washington University. Its port city history is evident in its revitalized waterfront. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 95,717, Bellingham has a total crime rate of 4,107.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Greenville, SC
Greenville, a city in the Upstate region, boasts a revitalized downtown along the Reedy River. It’s known for its textile industry heritage and a growing population of over 70,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 73,405, Greenville has a total crime rate of 4,114.2 per 100,000 residents.