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Greensboro, North Carolina: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2024 show 9.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Greensboro, about 2.4 times the rate across North Carolina (3.8). The median household income is $61,515 and the median home value is $244,800. About 301,198 people live in Greensboro.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Greensboro?
In 2024 the Greensboro Police Department reported 2,817 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 9.3 per 1,000 people. It stands at about 2.4 times the North Carolina rate (3.8); the U.S. figure is 3.6. The department recorded 43 murders. Property crime came to 10,315 offenses (33.9 per 1,000; North Carolina: 19.8). Car thefts stand out: 5.9 per 1,000, about 2.3 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 2,641 were reported, the count is up 7%.
| Offense (2024) | Greensboro count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,817 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 43 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 83 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 528 | 1.7 | 0.50 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,163 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 10,315 | 33.9 | 19.8 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 1,471 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 7,042 | 23.1 | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,802 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Greensboro changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,641 | 10,665 | 51 |
| 2022 | 2,454 | 11,347 | 41 |
| 2023 | 2,511 | 11,358 | 74 |
| 2024 | 2,817 | 10,315 | 43 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Greensboro Police Department's own reports.
How does Greensboro compare with North Carolina?
Greensboro's median household earns $61,515 a year, 15% lower than the state figure ($72,388). The median owner-occupied home is worth $244,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,172 a month. About 301,198 people live on 134 square miles of land, roughly 2,243 per square mile. The city lies in Guilford County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Greensboro | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 301,198 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,515 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $244,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.5% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Greensboro?
Greensboro has 36 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 32 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Lake Jeanette Dam (50 ft) and Lake Townsend Dam (41 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Guilford County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Greensboro?
Greensboro city limits had 26 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: I-73, I-40 and I-40 Westbound. 26 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Greensboro?
Inside the city limits there are 75 public schools (2024-25) and 15 private schools (2023-24). 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. 1 state park or recreation area: Haw River State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Greensboro
Gun shops
20 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Greensboro city limits (18 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 12 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #272 (Greensboro), B & W Pawn (Greensboro), Bobs Pawn (Greensboro), Calibers / Calibers Indoor Gun Range (Greensboro), Carolina Silver & Gold (Greensboro), Cash America Pawn (2 in Greensboro), Cherrys Fine Guns (Greensboro), First Cash Pawn (Greensboro) and 9 more.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Greensboro city limits: ABC (6 locations), ABC (Greensboro), ABC Store (2 in Greensboro), abc store (Greensboro), ABC Store - Pyramid Village Greensboro (Greensboro), ABC Stores (Greensboro), Greensboro ABC Board (Greensboro), Greensboro ABC Store (Greensboro) and 1 more. North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Greensboro city limits: Planned Parenthood - Greensboro Health Center (Greensboro).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Greensboro?
In 2024, Greensboro had 9.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,817 reported), about 2.4 times the North Carolina rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 33.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Greensboro?
$61,515 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Greensboro?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $244,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Greensboro?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Guilford County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
High Point, NC (12 mi) · Burlington, NC (20 mi) · Winston-Salem, NC (24 mi) · Chapel Hill, NC (45 mi) · Durham, NC (52 mi) · Apex, NC (59 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Guilford County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Greensboro city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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