Guilford County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Guilford County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 46,230 violent crimes and 60,933 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.8 per 100k residents, which is 29.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 188.4 per 100k, 15.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate137.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46,230 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,873 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate188.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents60,933 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,056 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents42,771 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,582 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.8 | D | 46230 | 106.2 | +29.7% |
| Property Crime | 188.4 | C | 60933 | 163.6 | +15.1% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 296 | 0.5 | +54.8% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 583 | 3.5 | -69.0% |
| Robbery | 7.9 | D | 2873 | 5.8 | +35.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.1 | D | 10248 | 22.3 | +44.1% |
| Burglary | 31.6 | D | 11056 | 24.0 | +31.7% |
| Larceny | 130.5 | C | 42771 | 116.4 | +12.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.2 | C | 6582 | 22.2 | +13.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Guilford County Sheriff's Office
Greensboro Police Department
Greensboro, NC