Is Goldsboro or Raleigh Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Raleigh is safer than Goldsboro (Safety Score 15/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,308 per 100,000 versus 6,940 for Goldsboro — 52% lower. Goldsboro has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Raleigh has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Raleigh is 14.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Goldsboro | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,940.0 | 3,308.0 | +3,631.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,076.4 | 488.9 | +587.6 |
| Murder Rate | 44.9 | 5.1 | +39.7 |
| Rape Rate | 29.9 | 36.1 | -6.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 182.4 | 86.7 | +95.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 819.3 | 361.0 | +458.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,863.5 | 2,819.2 | +3,044.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 980.7 | 279.1 | +701.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 4,559.9 | 2,058.9 | +2,501.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 322.9 | 481.3 | -158.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goldsboro or Raleigh safer?
Raleigh is safer with a total crime rate of 3,308 per 100K vs 6,940 for Goldsboro — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Goldsboro has a violent crime rate of 1,076.4 per 100K while Raleigh has 488.9. Raleigh has lower violent crime.
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.
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital, anchors the Research Triangle Park technology hub. Founded in 1792, it's known as the "City of Oaks" for its tree-lined streets and boasts a population exceeding 470,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 488,085, Raleigh has a total crime rate of 3,308.0 per 100,000 residents.