Is Dover or Goldsboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Goldsboro is safer than Dover (Safety Score 1/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 6,940 per 100,000 versus 7,082 for Dover — 2% lower. Dover has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Dover has a 61% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Dover, DE?
Dover — 5-Year Trend
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Goldsboro — 5-Year Trend
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Dover, DE
Goldsboro, NC
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dover | Goldsboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 7,082.1 | 6,940.0 | +142.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,012.8 | 1,076.4 | -63.6 |
| Murder Rate | 17.5 | 44.9 | -27.4 |
| Rape Rate | 39.9 | 29.9 | +10.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 114.8 | 182.4 | -67.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 840.7 | 819.3 | +21.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 6,069.3 | 5,863.5 | +205.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 139.7 | 980.7 | -841.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 5,572.9 | 4,559.9 | +1,013.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 356.7 | 322.9 | +33.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dover or Goldsboro safer?
Goldsboro is safer with a total crime rate of 6,940 per 100K vs 7,082 for Dover — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dover has a violent crime rate of 1,012.8 per 100K while Goldsboro has 1,076.4. Dover has lower violent crime.
About Dover, DE
Dover, Delaware, the state capital, is a small city on the St. Jones River. Home to Dover International Speedway, it's the second-largest city in Delaware with a population just under 40,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 40,087, Dover has a total crime rate of 7,082.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, NC, a city in Wayne County, is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Historically, it was a significant railway hub in eastern North Carolina. Its population is around 35,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 33,444, Goldsboro has a total crime rate of 6,940.0 per 100,000 residents.