Edgecombe County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Edgecombe County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 199 violent crimes and 400 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.2 per 100k residents, which is -2.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 197.0 per 100k, +20.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate197.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate187.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime103.2C199106.2-2.9%
Property Crime197.0D400163.6+20.4%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A33.5-100.0%
Robbery9.4F85.8+61.2%
Aggravated Assault65.7F8322.3+195.0%
Burglary9.4A5724.0-61.0%
Larceny187.6F331116.4+61.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Tarboro Police Department

Tarboro, NC