Folsom, CA vs Greenville, NC

Folsom is safer with a higher safety score by 12 points. Folsom, CA has a safety score of 75/100 while Greenville, NC has 63/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Folsom, CA has a violent crime rate of 183.4 per 100,000 residents, while Greenville, NC has 453.4 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Folsom, CA has a property crime rate of 1452.1 per 100,000, compared to 2914.0 per 100,000 in Greenville, NC. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Folsom is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.