Greensboro, NC vs Little Rock, AR

Greensboro is safer with a higher safety score by 8 points. Greensboro, NC has a safety score of 55/100 while Little Rock, AR has 47/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Greensboro, NC has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100,000 residents, while Little Rock, AR has 1672.0 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Greensboro, NC has a property crime rate of 3383.1 per 100,000, compared to 5214.3 per 100,000 in Little Rock, AR. 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, Greensboro 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.