The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Goldsboro, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$47.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Goldsboro, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,754 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Goldsboro in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Goldsboro, NC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Goldsboro ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Goldsboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Goldsboro is 47.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Goldsboro Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Goldsboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Goldsboro, NC see the most incidents - about 484 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 184 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Goldsboro, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Goldsboro for 2025 is $47,462,432. This translates to approximately $754 per resident and $1,754 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Goldsboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Goldsboro Compared to Other Cities?

Goldsboro, NC:	$754
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Goldsboro is $754 per year, which is $290 more than the national average and $216 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Goldsboro:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $887 more than in Goldsboro.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $504 less than in Goldsboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Goldsboro for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Goldsboro	Cost per Goldsboro Resident
Murder	$17.0 million	$270
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.98 million	$32
Robbery	$952,633	$15
Assault	$9.77 million	$155
Kidnapping	$512,721	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1.35 million	$21
Burglary	$2.40 million	$38
Theft	$7.07 million	$112
Arson	$216,069	$3
Vandalism	$3.94 million	$63
Animal Cruelty	$26,355	$0
Drug Crimes	$2.02 million	$32
Identity Theft	$252,120	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$47,462,432	$754

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Goldsboro, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Goldsboro totals $124,695,867 ($1,981 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $172,158,299 ($2,735 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Goldsboro crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Goldsboro has 4, have the same problem. Of Goldsboro’s 62,937 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Goldsboro Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Goldsboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.403
Robbery	0.4812
Rape	0.5196
Murder	0.1435
Total Violent Crime	6.547 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.68
Vehicle Theft	1.381
Burglary	4.210
Arson	0.1422
Total Property Crime	27.42 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1344
Drug Crimes	4.348
Vandalism	8.764
Identity Theft	0.5176
Animal Cruelty	0.0566
Total "Other" Rate	13.82 (D)

Individual Goldsboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Goldsboro is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Goldsboro.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Belfast, NC	A-	C	A+
Pikeville, NC	B	B+	A-
Dudley, NC	C-	D+	C
Parkstown, NC	D	C-	D-
Pike Crossroads, NC	B+	B+	A
Walnut Creek, NC	D	F	A+
Stevens Mill, NC	B-	B	B
Shines Crossroads, NC	D	C+	D-
Indian Springs, NC	D+	D+	C
La Grange, NC	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Goldsboro is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cartersville, GA	B-	C+	C+
Manhattan, KS	D+	C	C
Woodland, CA	C-	D	D
Tamiami, FL	A-	A-	A-
Skokie, IL	C+	B-	B-
San Clemente, CA	D-	D-	D-
Reston, VA	C+	A	A
Midland, MI	A	B+	B+
Little Elm, TX	B	B+	B+
Lebanon, PA	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Goldsboro is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Goldsboro, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Goldsboro schools on SchoolGrade

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