Carrboro, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carrboro Police Department serves the city of Carrboro, NC in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,448 violent crimes and 1,690 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.1 per 100k residents, which is 14.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 197.2 per 100k, 20.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate122.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,448 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate197.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,690 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,228 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.1 | C | 1448 | 106.2 | +14.9% |
| Property Crime | 197.2 | D | 1690 | 163.6 | +20.5% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 37 | 5.8 | +61.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 179 | 22.3 | -57.8% |
| Burglary | 37.6 | D | 292 | 24.0 | +56.3% |
| Larceny | 131.5 | C | 1228 | 116.4 | +13.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.2 | D | 162 | 22.2 | +27.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 11 miles | D 142.7 | F 366.9 | Violent: 16.9% higher Property: 86.1% higher |
| Siler City | 17 miles | C 109.3 | C 170.0 | Violent: 10.5% lower Property: 13.8% lower |
| Pittsboro | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 229.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 16.5% higher |
| Graham | 20 miles | F 175.8 | C 186.8 | Violent: 44.0% higher Property: 5.3% lower |
| Haw River | 20 miles | D 130.3 | F 304.1 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 54.2% higher |