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Is Greensboro or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 38/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 52% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where San Diego has a 82% lower rate.
Note: San Diego 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Greensboro, NC?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 2,082.4 | +2,224.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 412.4 | +511.4 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 2.5 | +11.6 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 21.4 | +4.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 77.4 | +96.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 310.9 | +398.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 1,670.0 | +1,713.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 187.4 | +295.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 1,087.1 | +1,221.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 395.5 | +197.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Greensboro, NC to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. San Diego 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 San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.