Is Danville or Goldsboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Goldsboro is safer than Danville (Safety Score 1/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 6,940 per 100,000 versus 7,361 for Danville — 6% lower. Danville has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Danville has a 92% lower rate.
Danville — 5-Year Trend
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Goldsboro — 5-Year Trend
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Danville, IL
Goldsboro, NC
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Danville | Goldsboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 7,360.7 | 6,940.0 | +420.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,684.3 | 1,076.4 | +607.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.6 | 44.9 | -41.3 |
| Rape Rate | 175.6 | 29.9 | +145.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.4 | 182.4 | -100.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,422.7 | 819.3 | +603.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,676.4 | 5,863.5 | -187.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,512.3 | 980.7 | +531.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,845.2 | 4,559.9 | -714.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 318.9 | 322.9 | -4.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville or Goldsboro safer?
Goldsboro is safer with a total crime rate of 6,940 per 100K vs 7,361 for Danville — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Danville has a violent crime rate of 1,684.3 per 100K while Goldsboro has 1,076.4. Goldsboro has lower violent crime.
About Danville, IL
Danville, Illinois, once home to Abraham Lincoln's law practice, is a city in Vermilion County. Situated along the Vermilion River near the Indiana border, it has experienced a decline in population since its mid-20th century peak. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 27,905, Danville has a total crime rate of 7,360.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, NC, a city in Wayne County, is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Historically, it was a significant railway hub in eastern North Carolina. Its population is around 35,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 33,444, Goldsboro has a total crime rate of 6,940.0 per 100,000 residents.