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Greensboro vs Las Vegas Metro Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Greensboro crime rate · Las Vegas Metro crime rate

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Is Greensboro or Las Vegas Metro Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 19/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 29% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Las Vegas Metro has a 63% lower rate.

Note: Las Vegas Metro is 5.6x 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

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Flat Total

Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, NC
Safety Score 7/100
Coverage 304,306
Total Crime Rate 4,306.9
Category Wins 1/7

Las Vegas Metro, NV

Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 1,716,565
Total Crime Rate 3,052.7
Category Wins 6/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Greensboro Las Vegas Metro Difference
Total Crime Rate 4,306.9 3,052.7 +1,254.1
Violent Crime Rate 923.7 430.0 +493.8
Murder Rate 14.1 6.2 +8.0
Rape Rate 26.3 51.6 -25.3
Robbery Rate 173.5 64.8 +108.7
Aggravated Assault Rate 709.8 307.2 +402.6
Property Crime Rate 3,383.1 2,622.7 +760.4
Burglary Rate 482.4 461.5 +20.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,308.2 1,564.5 +743.7
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 592.5 596.7 -4.2

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro or Las Vegas Metro safer?

Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 29% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro 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 Las Vegas Metro, NV

Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.

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