Is Greensboro or Wilmington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Wilmington is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 9/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,000 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 7% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wilmington has a 60% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 2.4x 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 SAFER than Greensboro, NC?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Wilmington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 4,000.0 | +306.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 485.2 | +438.5 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 5.6 | +8.5 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 45.6 | -19.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 72.7 | +100.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 358.9 | +350.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 3,514.8 | -131.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 361.3 | +121.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 2,841.7 | -533.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 311.8 | +280.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Wilmington safer?
Wilmington is safer with a total crime rate of 4,000 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 7% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Wilmington has 485.2. Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, a port city in southeastern North Carolina, is known for its historic downtown Riverwalk and as a major film production hub. Situated along the Cape Fear River, it's the county seat of New Hanover County. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 125,101, Wilmington has a total crime rate of 4,000.0 per 100,000 residents.