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Is Goldsboro, North Carolina Safe?

Population 35,012 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,012, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Goldsboro earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,708 per 100K.

Goldsboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGoldsboroNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.1317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2263.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1708.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

248.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

225/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Goldsboro

Violent crime in Goldsboro is below the national average. The rate of 225.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2263.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,708 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Goldsboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,708
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Goldsboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goldsboro
225.1
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goldsboro
2263.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Goldsboro Safety

Is Goldsboro safe?
Not especially. Goldsboro earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Goldsboro?
248.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2263.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Goldsboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Goldsboro's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,708 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Goldsboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Goldsboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Goldsboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Goldsboro?
Crime rates have held steady in Goldsboro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Goldsboro compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Goldsboro ranks behind about 85% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Goldsboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Goldsboro?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.9 per-thousand rate put Goldsboro below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 225 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Goldsboro?
225.1 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (25), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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