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Raleigh vs Greensboro: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Raleigh has a crime rate of 26.5 per 1,000 residents vs Greensboro's 21.4 per 1,000, making Greensboro 19% safer overall. Greensboro earns a B- safety grade compared to Raleigh's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Raleigh

North Carolina

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate26.5/1K
Percentile41%
B-

Greensboro

North Carolina

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricRaleighGreensboro
Overall Crime Rate26.5/1K21.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate421.8404.2
Property Crime Rate2232.61740.2
Murder Rate7.17.5
Assault Rate354.9298.7
Robbery Rate62.056.3
Burglary Rate371.5260.2
Theft Rate1437.71474.1
Vehicle Theft Rate362.9159.5

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, Raleigh is safer in 2 and Greensboro is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Raleigh, you have a 1 in 38 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 47 in Greensboro.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Raleigh, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Greensboro, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh safer than Greensboro?
As of 2026, Greensboro is 19% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.4 per 1,000 residents compared to Raleigh's 26.5. Greensboro earns a B- safety grade vs Raleigh's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Raleigh or Greensboro?
Raleigh has more violent crime at 422 per 100,000 residents. Greensboro is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Raleigh vs Greensboro?
Raleigh has a crime rate of 26.5 per 1,000 (violent: 422/100K, property: 2233/100K). Greensboro has 21.4 per 1,000 (violent: 404/100K, property: 1740/100K).
Should I move to Raleigh or Greensboro?
From a safety perspective, Greensboro has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Raleigh (pop. 506,306) and Greensboro (pop. 308,667) 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 Raleigh and Greensboro compare for property crime?
Greensboro has lower property crime at 1740 per 100K vs Raleigh's 2233. 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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