Is Greensboro or Hayward Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Hayward is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 8/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,134 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 4% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Hayward has a 48% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Greensboro, NC?
Greensboro — 5-Year Trend
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Hayward — 5-Year Trend
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Greensboro, NC
Hayward, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Hayward | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 4,133.8 | +173.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 477.1 | +446.6 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 7.8 | +6.3 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 46.9 | -20.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 174.0 | -0.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 248.3 | +461.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 3,656.7 | -273.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 364.4 | +118.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 1,915.7 | +392.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 1,376.6 | -784.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Hayward safer?
Hayward is safer with a total crime rate of 4,134 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Hayward has 477.1. Hayward has lower violent crime.
About Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, a city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, was the site of the 1960 Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in. It's a diverse community with a population of over 299,000 residents. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 304,306, Greensboro has a total crime rate of 4,306.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Hayward, CA
Hayward, a diverse city in Alameda County, sits on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Home to California State University, East Bay, it was once a major agricultural producer, especially known for its cherries and tomatoes. Its population is over 160,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 153,419, Hayward has a total crime rate of 4,133.8 per 100,000 residents.