Goldsboro, NC Crime


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Goldsboro, NC has unfortunately gained a reputation for being a city with high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in Goldsboro is 50.4, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the rate of property crime in Goldsboro is also significantly higher than the national average, at 80 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This concerning trend of crime in Goldsboro has caused concern among residents and has prompted the local authorities to take action in order to address and reduce these high numbers. As someone who has lived in Goldsboro for many years, the increase in crime rates is a alarming and I hope to see improvements in the safety and security of my community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Goldsboro violent crime is 50.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Goldsboro property crime is 80.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Goldsboro, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000942.48.510.7287.8635.466651407.24746.1511.7
200278314.97.4223537.77193.31645.35074.7473.3
20031003.112.923.1254.6712.46627.91563.74688.7375.5
2004872.212.815.3227.6616.46506.916834468.4355.5
2005824.517.87.6276.5522.66834.31506.94962.1365.3
2006831.610.17.6240.95736173.61604.94183.4385.4
2007819.926.315.8262.8515.17471.21984.15048.2438.9
2008881.313.410.7312.5544.87661.91992.35151.6518.1
2009863.221.424.1245.9571.97100.31950.84780.7368.8
2010101113.17.9275715.16613.61922.54355.8335.3
2011929.6195.4246.6658.67195.31829.34986.6379.4
2012840.8358.1196.76016351.91573.84441.2336.9
201313.48.1180558.762961533.74485.6276.7
2014899.116.42.7202.8677.16055.21266.44536.6252.2
20151290.4255.6252.51007.46227.514934498.5235.9
20161084.430.78.4234.2811.25572.71349.33947.5276
201727.9209.4513.65013.4940.73905.2167.5
2019783.35.920.5146.7610.25823.71114.94418.4290.5

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Walnut Creek, NC0.0346.886572005
Pikeville, NC0.01,778.473182001
La Grange, NC837.95,683.12,866112008
Fremont, NC341.16,753.11,466112005
Eureka, NC403.21,209.7248122001
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Smithfield, NC551.23,578.611,924242019
Wilson, NC445.83,131.145,161242019
Clayton, NC167.82,084.67,092332019
Winterville, NC90.7866.84,886332019
Knightdale, NC228.91,776.511,546412019

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Over 3 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 7 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 7 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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