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Is Greensboro or Kernersville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Kernersville is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 14/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,376 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 22% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kernersville has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 10.7x 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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Kernersville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Kernersville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 3,376.3 | +930.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 227.9 | +695.9 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 7.0 | +7.1 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 7.0 | +19.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 24.5 | +149.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 189.3 | +520.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 3,148.5 | +234.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 347.1 | +135.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 2,629.6 | -321.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 171.8 | +420.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Greensboro, NC to Kernersville, 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 Kernersville safer?
Kernersville is safer with a total crime rate of 3,376 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Kernersville has 227.9. Kernersville 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 Kernersville, NC
Kernersville, NC, a Triad suburb, was once home to Körner's Folly, a unique Victorian house. Situated between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, its population is around 27,000. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 28,522, Kernersville has a total crime rate of 3,376.3 per 100,000 residents.