BUILDING A BETTER GREENSBORO, TOGETHER.

Clear, Realistic Solutions for a Safer Greensboro

Greensboro’s Safety Crisis: How We Can Transform Our City with Smart Policies & Strong Leadership

Currently, Greensboro ranks among the least safe cities in America—97% of U.S. cities are safer than ours. That’s unacceptable. But here’s the good news: we can change it. We can make our city safer for everyone with innovative policies, more decisive leadership, and community-driven solutions.

Increase Community Policing & Law Enforcement Support

We need more police presence in high-crime areas, faster response times, and stronger partnerships between officers and neighborhoods. This means investing in recruitment, ensuring our officers have the resources they need, and prioritizing community engagement to build trust between law enforcement and residents.

Invest in Crime Prevention & Youth Programs

The best way to stop crime is to prevent it before it starts. That means expanding after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, and job training. Greensboro is home to many outstanding youth programs—we need to highlight what’s working and expand these efforts to reach more young people. Partnering with non-profits and community organizations already tackling this issue will strengthen our city’s foundation and create opportunities for at-risk youth.

Expand Mental Health & Addiction Services

Many crimes stem from untreated mental health issues and substance abuse. Instead of cycling individuals through the justice system, we need to ensure they have access to proper treatment and support services. By working with existing mental health non-profits, highlighting their contributions, and making their services more accessible, we can address the root causes of crime and reduce repeat offenses.

Strengthen Business & Neighborhood Watch Initiatives

When businesses and residents work together, neighborhoods become safer. We must empower local businesses and residents with safety resources and active neighborhood watch programs. Collaboration between law enforcement, businesses, and community leaders will create safer commercial and residential areas.

Inspiring Action & Building Trust

Crime isn’t just about policing—it’s about leadership. Greensboro needs leaders who take action and deliver real results. That means:

  • Putting officers where they’re needed most.

  • Investing in programs that give young people better opportunities.

  • Strengthening mental health support systems.

  • Ensuring our local businesses can thrive without fear of crime.

Engaging the Community

Safety isn’t just a government issue—it’s a community effort. We must:

  • Work with faith leaders, small business owners, and educators to build safety partnerships.

  • Make public safety a top budget priority and ensure transparency in spending.

  • Listen to residents, address their concerns, and take real steps to make our streets safer.

We Don’t Need More Excuses. We Need Action.

Greensboro is my home. It’s your home. And we ALL deserve to feel safe walking our streets, running our businesses, and raising our families. We have solutions that work—we just need the leadership to make them happen.

We cannot afford to wait. Let’s make Greensboro safer, stronger, and better—together.

Additional Reading Resources:
WFMY News 2 – FBI data shows violent crime up in Greensboro, down in NC overall
Neighborhood Scout – Greensboro, NC crime analytics

 



A Vision for a Safer Greensboro

Greensboro is a city full of potential, but we cannot thrive if our residents feel unsafe. By investing in our police force, improving infrastructure, and fostering community trust, we can create a city where families flourish and businesses grow. Together, we can make Greensboro a place where safety and security are priorities and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Let’s build the future our city deserves. Greensboro is ready for a new era—let’s get to work.

Donate today, and let’s choose Greensboro’s future. Together, we can ensure that our city thrives for generations to come. Your voice matters—your vote matters—your support matters. Let’s make it count.

Nicky Smith
Candidate for Greensboro City Council, District 4