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United States / North Carolina / Greensboro-High Point Metro Area / Guilford County / Greensboro / Zip Codes
Greensboro, North Carolina has been facing increasing rates of crime in recent years. According to statistics from , the city has a violent crime rate of 26, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, Greensboro has a property crime rate of 52.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This category includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The attributes this rise in crime to various factors such as poverty, gang activity, and drug trafficking. As a resident of Greensboro, it is concerning to see these statistics and efforts must be made to address and reduce crime in our community.

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

Greensboro violent crime is 26.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Greensboro property crime is 52.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Greensboro, NC Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000901.11042.4426.3422.56230.31411.74290.4528.2
2001820.88.839.1393.5379.46189.31430.84335.1423.4
2002708.212.144.5303.3348.35828.712734058.4497.4
2003670.815.642.1302.2310.959661411.54100.1454.5
2004735.1644.7344.6339.85909.11478.33966.3464.4
2005824.612.736.1334.3441.46100.41679.73907.5513.2
2006871.511.436.3380.84436059.41745.23804510.2
2007970.916.839.5395.6519.16206.11975.53755.6475
2008864.39.643.7399.9411.16334.71980.33910.5444
2009766.29.530358.6368.16044.11891.53818.5334.1
2010587.87.821.8243.4314.95355.41640.93403.5311
2012563.17.625.4201.4328.84368.91211.42952.6205
20139.725.1177.6306.441301063.92886.4179.7
20144778.218.4172.6277.83600.2888.72522.7188.9
20155979.125.2185.3377.33568.5828.52551.5188.5
201715.9228.9480.63562.1710.92559.5291.7
201812.6182.7411.53351.9721.82398.6231.5
2019818.714.437.9208.45583689743.22614.5331.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
High Point, NC730.83,288.477,169122019
Kernersville, NC260.24,567.717,417152019
Gibsonville, NC231.11,848.86,491162019
Elon, NC65.5671.47,165182019
Reidsville, NC752.26,375.814,899192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Durham, NC730.03,807.6280,282522019
Raleigh, NC255.71,783.1406,005682019
Virginia Beach, VA129.41,760.7442,7842172019
Lexington, KY296.62,998.1311,8482892019
Pittsburgh, PA578.83,016.1308,6093012018

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Gebre · Greensboro, NC
Great City Getting Even Better
This Year

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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Pat · Greensboro, NC
Great Place for Families and College Kids!!
Over 2 years ago

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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L · Greensboro, NC
Sure..come to Greensboro
Over 2 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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