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Greensboro vs Durham: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Greensboro has a crime rate of 21.4 per 1,000 residents vs Durham's 23.6 per 1,000, making Greensboro 9% safer overall. Greensboro earns a B- safety grade compared to Durham's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

B-

Greensboro

North Carolina

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.4/1K
Percentile54%
C+

Durham

North Carolina

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.6/1K
Percentile48%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricGreensboroDurham
Overall Crime Rate21.4/1K23.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate404.2397.1
Property Crime Rate1740.21965.2
Murder Rate7.56.2
Assault Rate298.7285.0
Robbery Rate56.388.8
Burglary Rate260.2368.7
Theft Rate1474.11535.3
Vehicle Theft Rate159.5303.0

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Greensboro is safer in 6 and Durham is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Greensboro, you have a 1 in 47 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Durham.

Full Safety Reports

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Greensboro, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Durham, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro safer than Durham?
As of 2026, Greensboro is 9% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.4 per 1,000 residents compared to Durham's 23.6. Greensboro earns a B- safety grade vs Durham's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Greensboro or Durham?
Greensboro has more violent crime at 404 per 100,000 residents. Durham is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Greensboro vs Durham?
Greensboro has a crime rate of 21.4 per 1,000 (violent: 404/100K, property: 1740/100K). Durham has 23.6 per 1,000 (violent: 397/100K, property: 1965/100K).
Should I move to Greensboro or Durham?
From a safety perspective, Greensboro has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Greensboro (pop. 308,667) and Durham (pop. 305,561) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Greensboro's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Greensboro and Durham compare for property crime?
Greensboro has lower property crime at 1740 per 100K vs Durham's 1965. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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