2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Greensboro, NC vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 39% less violent crime than Greensboro.
- San Marcos has 57% less property crime than Greensboro.
 Greensboro, NCSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock15.822.7
 Property Crime52.8  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 4 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Greensboro, North CarolinaCrime Index
 Liberty, NC11.9
 Gibsonville, NC16.9
 Archdale, NC22.95
 Oak Ridge, NC24.95
 Summerfield, NC26.6
 Forest Oaks, NC29.15
 Stokesdale, NC31.75
 Whitsett, NC32.25
 Jamestown, NC35.9
 Trinity, NC36.6

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