Moving from Greensboro, NC to Tarboro, NC?
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Is Greensboro or Tarboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tarboro is safer than Greensboro (Safety Score 15/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,361 per 100,000 versus 4,307 for Greensboro — 22% lower. Greensboro has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Tarboro has a 52% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 27.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Greensboro, NC?
Greensboro — 5-Year Trend
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Tarboro — 2-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Tarboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 3,360.8 | +946.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 668.5 | +255.2 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 18.3 | -4.2 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 9.2 | +17.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 82.4 | +91.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 558.6 | +151.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 2,692.3 | +690.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 338.8 | +143.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 2,298.5 | +9.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 55.0 | +537.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Greensboro, NC to Tarboro, NC?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Tarboro safer?
Tarboro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,361 per 100K vs 4,307 for Greensboro — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Tarboro has 668.5. Tarboro has lower violent crime.
About Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, a city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, was the site of the 1960 Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in. It's a diverse community with a population of over 299,000 residents. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 304,306, Greensboro has a total crime rate of 4,306.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Tarboro, NC
Tarboro, the county seat of Edgecombe County, is a small Eastern North Carolina town known for its historic Town Common, one of the oldest in the country. Situated on the Tar River, it's home to roughly 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 10,920, Tarboro has a total crime rate of 3,360.8 per 100,000 residents.