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Is Tarboro, North Carolina Safe?

Population 10,979 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tarboro is a smaller community of 10,979 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,265 per 100K.

Tarboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTarboroNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.7317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1685.62053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1265.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate325.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1686/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tarboro

Violent crime in Tarboro is close to the national average. The rate of 399.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1685.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,265 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tarboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,265
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft325
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tarboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarboro
399.7
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarboro
1685.6
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tarboro Safety

Is Tarboro safe?
Not especially. Tarboro earns a C with a crime rate of 208.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tarboro?
208.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1685.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tarboro safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Tarboro has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tarboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tarboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tarboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tarboro?
Crime rates have held steady in Tarboro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Tarboro compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Tarboro ranks behind about 63% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Tarboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tarboro?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Tarboro?
399.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (45), 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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