Crime & Safety in Greensboro, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 926 per 100,000 residents, 144% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 710.8 per 100,000, robbery at 173.5, rape at 27.3. The murder rate is 14.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,419 per 100,000, 74% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,314, burglary at 483, vehicle theft at 592 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 62 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Greensboro receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Greensboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent925.7/100K
144% above US avg
Murder14.1/100K
124% above US avg
Rape27.3/100K
Robbery173.5/100K
Assault710.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,419.3/100K
74% above US avg
Burglary483.4/100K
Theft2,314.1/100K
Vehicle Theft592.2/100K
Arson29.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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