Guilford County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Guilford County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 40,128 violent crimes and 55,802 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 201.2 per 100k residents, which is +89.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 330.8 per 100k, +102.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate201.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40,128 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,713 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,336 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate330.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55,802 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,747 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate231.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,585 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,002 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 201.2 | F | 40128 | 106.2 | +89.4% |
| Property Crime | 330.8 | F | 55802 | 163.6 | +102.2% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 274 | 0.5 | +209.7% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 471 | 3.5 | -81.3% |
| Robbery | 14.2 | F | 2713 | 5.8 | +143.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.7 | F | 9336 | 22.3 | +150.4% |
| Burglary | 49.5 | F | 9747 | 24.0 | +105.9% |
| Larceny | 231.2 | F | 39585 | 116.4 | +98.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 48.1 | F | 6002 | 22.2 | +117.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greensboro Police Department
Greensboro, NC