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Is Greensboro, North Carolina Safe?

Population 308,667 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Greensboro means there's room for concern. The 228.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,609 per 100K.

Greensboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreensboroNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1937.12053.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1609.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate174.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

228.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greensboro

Violent crime in Greensboro is close to the national average. The rate of 347.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1937.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,609 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greensboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,609
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft174
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Greensboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensboro
347.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greensboro
1937.1
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greensboro Safety

Is Greensboro safe?
Not especially. Greensboro earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greensboro?
228.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1937.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greensboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greensboro's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,609 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greensboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greensboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greensboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greensboro?
No. Crime in Greensboro has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Greensboro compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Greensboro ranks behind about 74% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Greensboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Greensboro?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.5 per-thousand rate put Greensboro below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greensboro?
347.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (53), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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