Moving from Greensboro, NC to Wake Forest, NC?
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Is Greensboro or Wake Forest Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Wake Forest is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 59/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 1,452 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 66% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Wake Forest has a 95% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 5.4x 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?
Greensboro — 5-Year Trend
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Wake Forest — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Wake Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 1,451.5 | +2,855.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 146.8 | +777.0 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 3.6 | +10.6 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 5.4 | +20.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 9.0 | +164.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 128.9 | +580.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 1,304.8 | +2,078.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 103.8 | +378.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 1,116.8 | +1,191.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 84.1 | +508.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Greensboro, NC to Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest safer?
Wake Forest is safer with a total crime rate of 1,452 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Wake Forest has 146.8. Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest, NC, a town in northern Wake County, was historically home to Wake Forest College before its move to Winston-Salem. It boasts a growing population of over 50,000 residents today. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 55,872, Wake Forest has a total crime rate of 1,451.5 per 100,000 residents.