Tarboro, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

86%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Tarboro_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	367	n/a (estimate)	3,361	2,344	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	18.3	7.5	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	9.2	28.0	37.5
Robbery	9	n/a	82.4	50.2	60.6
Assault	61	n/a	558.6	290.1	256.1
Violent crime	73	n/a (estimate)	668	376	359
Burglary	37	n/a	338.8	323.9	229.2
Theft	251	n/a	2,298.5	1,390.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	54.9	254.1	258.8
Property crime	294	n/a (estimate)	2,692	1,968	1,760

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Tarboro crime map

The Tarboro crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Tarboro as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Tarboro crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Tarboro crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Tarboro crime rates are 59% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Tarboro are 86% higher than the national average
In Tarboro you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Tarboro is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Tarboro has increased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Tarboro (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Tarboro, NC per 100,000 people. In Tarboro, the total number of daily crimes is 1.43 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.59 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Tarboro is 1.78 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.86 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Tarboro has a daily crime rate that is 1.37 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.53 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Tarboro (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Tarboro, North Carolina compared to other areas of North Carolina, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Tarboro safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Tarboro is safer than 35% of North Carolina cities, and 16% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in North Carolina, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Tarboro. At this time, Tarboro sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Tarboro

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Tarboro is 1 in 150

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Tarboro is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Tarboro is 1 in 30

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Tarboro, North Carolina you have a 1 in 150 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Tarboro.

Year Over Year Crime In Tarboro (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Tarboro, North Carolina (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Tarboro has decreased by 2%, the amount of property crime in Tarboro has increased by 5%, and the total amount of crime in Tarboro has increased by 3% year over year.

Tarboro police department

Item	Tarboro	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 35 Tarboro police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35.9% less than the North Carolina average and 5.8% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bethel, NC	1,987	173	904	1,077
Pinetops, NC	1,412	177	924	1,101
Princeville, NC	2,013	219	1,145	1,364
Leggett, NC	43	368	1,929	2,297
Macclesfield, NC	311	440	2,302	2,741
Whitakers, NC	581	523	2,739	3,263
Parmele, NC	278	541	2,829	3,370
Tarboro, NC	10,806	668	2,692	3,361

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Yazoo City, MS	10,806	269	1,746	2,015
Halfway, MD	10,804	498	2,431	2,929
Totowa, NJ	10,810	128	1,919	2,047
Burtonsville, MD	10,812	323	1,574	1,897
Rockport, TX	10,815	259	1,759	2,018
Tarboro, NC	10,806	668	2,692	3,361

Source: The Tarboro, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.