Edgecombe County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Edgecombe County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 926 violent crimes and 1,732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.9 per 100k, 20.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents926 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,732 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,096 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.4 | A | 926 | 106.2 | -46.9% |
| Property Crime | 129.9 | B | 1732 | 163.6 | -20.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 42 | 5.8 | -19.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.2 | D | 433 | 22.3 | +58.3% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 493 | 24.0 | -70.4% |
| Larceny | 120.4 | C | 1096 | 116.4 | +3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 122 | 22.2 | -89.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office
Tarboro Police Department
Tarboro, NC