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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$14.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tarboro, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,206 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Tarboro 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 Tarboro, NC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Tarboro ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Tarboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tarboro is 56.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tarboro Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tarboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Tarboro, NC see the most incidents - about 146 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 36 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tarboro, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Tarboro for 2025 is $14,644,898. This translates to approximately $960 per resident and $2,206 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Tarboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Tarboro, NC:	$960
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tarboro is $960 per year, which is $496 more than the national average and $422 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tarboro:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $681 more than in Tarboro.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $709 less than in Tarboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tarboro	Cost per Tarboro Resident
Murder	$6.17 million	$404
Rape/Sexual Assault	$515,507	$34
Robbery	$306,121	$20
Assault	$2.12 million	$139
Kidnapping	$240,166	$16
Vehicle Theft	$734,938	$48
Burglary	$781,737	$51
Theft	$1.98 million	$129
Arson	$73,946	$5
Vandalism	$990,006	$65
Animal Cruelty	$9,873	$1
Drug Crimes	$660,580	$43
Identity Theft	$72,571	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$14,644,898	$960

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tarboro, 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 Tarboro totals $43,936,601 ($2,880 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $58,581,499 ($3,840 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 Tarboro 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 north 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 Tarboro has 6, have the same problem. Of Tarboro’s 15,255 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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Tarboro 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 Tarboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.831
Robbery	0.6380
Rape	0.5573
Murder	0.2151
Total Violent Crime	6.242 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.00
Vehicle Theft	3.111
Burglary	5.650
Arson	0.2007
Total Property Crime	33.96 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2597
Drug Crimes	5.854
Vandalism	9.084
Identity Theft	0.6146
Animal Cruelty	0.0875
Total "Other" Rate	15.90 (D-)

Individual Tarboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Princeville, NC	F	D-	F
Penny Hill, NC	D-	D-	D-
Mildred, NC	D	D	D
Wiggins Crossroads, NC	D-	C	D-
Leggett, NC	F	F	D-
Lawrence, NC	D	D	D
Conetoe, NC	D+	C	D+
Speed, NC	D	D+	D
Mercer, NC	D+	C	D+
Mayos Crossroads, NC	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tarboro 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
Milford, NH	B-	A	A
Nesconset, NY	A	B+	B+
Neabsco, VA	B	B-	B-
Nashville, NC	D	F	F
Morganville, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Morgan City, LA	D-	D	D
Morehead City, NC	C-	C	C
Moody, AL	B-	B+	B+
Monticello, KY	C-	C+	C+
Molalla, OR	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Tarboro 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 Tarboro, NC average SchoolGrade of C-, with 31% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Tarboro schools on SchoolGrade

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