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Is Greensboro or Huntersville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Huntersville is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 56/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 1,507 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 65% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Huntersville has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 4.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Greensboro, NC?
Greensboro — 5-Year Trend
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Huntersville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Huntersville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 1,507.2 | +2,799.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 143.0 | +780.8 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 1.5 | +12.6 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 18.3 | +8.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 19.8 | +153.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 103.4 | +606.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 1,364.2 | +2,018.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 252.5 | +230.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 953.6 | +1,354.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 158.2 | +434.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Greensboro, NC to Huntersville, NC?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Huntersville safer?
Huntersville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,507 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Huntersville has 143.0. Huntersville 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 Huntersville, NC
Huntersville, a large suburban town north of Charlotte, was once a significant cotton processing center. Its population has grown rapidly in recent decades, now exceeding 60,000 residents. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 65,752, Huntersville has a total crime rate of 1,507.2 per 100,000 residents.