Is Greensboro or Salisbury Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Greensboro is safer than Salisbury (Safety Score 7/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 4,307 per 100,000 versus 4,947 for Salisbury — 13% lower. Greensboro has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Greensboro has a 53% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 8.3x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Greensboro, NC?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Salisbury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 4,947.5 | -640.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 960.0 | -36.2 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 30.1 | -16.0 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 57.4 | -31.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 145.0 | +28.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 727.5 | -17.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 3,987.5 | -604.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 402.0 | +80.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 2,762.3 | -454.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 823.2 | -230.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Salisbury safer?
Greensboro is safer with a total crime rate of 4,307 per 100K vs 4,947 for Salisbury — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Salisbury has 960.0. Greensboro 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 Salisbury, NC
Salisbury, NC, home to Cheerwine, is a city of over 35,000 residents in Rowan County. It sits in the Piedmont region, roughly midway between Charlotte and Greensboro. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 36,564, Salisbury has a total crime rate of 4,947.5 per 100,000 residents.