Crime Statistics
In North Carolina, annual crime statistics of each county and town are compiled by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) according to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines.
Between 2014 and 2017, Edgecombe County reported 1,536 arrests in total (although, some minor crime statistics were left out of the data). In 2017, Edgecombe County had an arrest rate of 898.38 per 100,000 inhabitants which was higher than the National Average of 739.02 per 100,000 inhabitants by 21.56%.
Edgecombe County Criminal Records
Criminal records summarize an individual’s contact or engagement with the law and law enforcement agencies. It provides information on the individual’s criminal history, with details of arrests, sentences, convictions, etc. as well as personal information of the individual in question.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) maintains criminal records in the state and offers criminal background checks based on fingerprints to authorized individuals. Inquirers interested in using the service are required to submit a completed request form, a fingerprint card and a request fee of $14 via mail addressed to;
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Applicant Unit - Right to Review
P.O. Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Additionally, the North Carolina court system provides an online criminal check form that can be filled, printed, and mailed to the Clerk of Superior Court to obtain criminal records.
Edgecombe county criminal Division organizes and maintains all records of criminal cases in the County.
Edgecombe County Criminal division's office
The first floor, Edgecombe County Courthouse,
Judicial Center, 305 Cokey Road,
Rocky Mount, NC 27886
How to obtain criminal checks/records in Edgecombe county.
The Sheriff Department of Edgecombe County has a Records Division which receives and maintains all Sheriff's Office law enforcement documents generated within the county, including arrest reports, incident reports, and accident reports. Criminal records generated by the county’s law enforcement agencies can be obtained from the Sheriff’s departments and police departments in the county.
Sheriff
Edgecombe County Sheriff
3005 Anaconda Rd,
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 641-7911
Fax: (252) 641-5411
Mailing Address
Edgecombe County Office of the Sheriff
P.O. Box 219
Police Departments in Edgecombe County
Pinetops Police Department
101 E Hamlet St
(252) 827-5014
Tarboro Police Department
318 N Main St
(252) 641-4247
The clerk's office in the county also provides criminal checks by name for a Statutory fee of $25.00. The results of these checks only show criminal records filed in Edgecombe county and not beyond its limits or jurisdiction. This criminal check system is however not finger-print based but name-based only, hence it does not entirely guarantee actual identity. Finally, inquirers may mail a written request for a record check. Although, the inquirer must provide the name to be looked up, a self-addressed envelope, and the fees that apply. All requests should be mailed to:
Clerk of Superior Court
ATTN: Criminal Division - Records
PO Drawer 9 Tarboro,
NC 27886
How to Find Edgecombe County Sex Offender Information
In Edgecombe County, the Sheriff’s department maintains a register of sex offenders within the county. Inquirers can also run searches on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry using location (latitude and longitude), address, zip code, sex offender registration number, and offender’s names. Residents may also sign up to receive telephone and email alerts on updates about sex offenders.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Edgecombe County Jail?
Inmates in Edgecombe County Jail can be visited in the facility on specific days. The visiting hours are scheduled according to the first letter of the inmate's last names.
Visitation Hours:
- Inmates with last names beginning with A-M - Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Inmates with last names beginning with N-Z - Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Attorney Visiting Hours
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
NB: Client - Attorney visits are by appointment only. Attorneys may schedule appointments by calling (252) 641-7921.
Edgecombe County Detention Center and Annex
3005 Anaconda Rd (Main Jail);
301 St. Andrews Street (Annex)
Tarboro, NC
Phone: (252) 641-7911
Fax: (252) 641-5411
Email: larrymoore@edgecombeco.com
Where And How To Find Edgecombe County Inmate Information
The Edgecombe County jail is managed by the County Sheriff who also maintains records of inmates incarcerated in the jail. In North Carolina, jails and prisons maintain records of inmates incarcerated within them. However, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety is the central repository for inmate records in the state.
Inquirers may obtain by directly contacting the county jail, requesting inmate records from the Sheriff's department or County Clerk, and running searches on the online searchable feature provided on the Department of Public Safety’s website. Results of these searches could show;
- Arrest Information Such As Date, Arresting, Offense Description, Bail Information, etc.
- Inmate information such as; Correctional facility, incarceration date, and scheduled release date, etc.
Edgecombe County Court Records
Court records are documents that contain details of court proceedings including allegations, affidavits and sworn statements taken under oath. They include all records generated during a case, electronic and tangible records of depositions and court proceedings, transcripts filed with the court clerk, etc. These records are maintained by individual courthouses in North Carolina and access to court records is handled manually by the Court clerks across the state. They are also accessible to members of the public via the North Carolina Judicial branch where inquirers may get information on the exact courthouses where the case of interest was heard. The platform provides a request form to be presented at the courthouse.
In Edgecombe County, inquirers may visit individual courthouses within the county for court records or send a request to the County Clerk for court records of interest.
Location of all courts in Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County Courthouse
301 Saint Andrews Street
P.O. Box 386
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 641-7924
Superior Courts in Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County Superior Court
305 Cokey Road,
P.O. Box 1588,
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Phone: (252) 212-3102
Fax: (252) 212-3103
Edgecombe County Superior Court
301 St. Andrew Street,
PO Drawer 9,
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 824-3200
Fax: (252) 824-3201
District Courts in Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County District Court
305 Cokey Road,
P.O. Box 1588,
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Phone: (252) 212-3102
Fax: (252) 212-3103
Edgecombe County District Court
301 St. Andrew Street,
PO Drawer 9,
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 824-3200
Fax: (252) 824-3201
Edgecombe County Vital Records
North Carolina's Public Health Department and Edgecombe County vital records department are responsible for maintaining all vital records within the state and county respectively. The state office maintains;
- Birth records/certificate from 1913 till date
- Death Certificates from 1930 to date
- Divorce records from 1958 to date, and
- Marriage Certificates 1962 to date
The County department or Office of the Register of Deeds maintains;
- Birth and Death Records from October 1913
- Marriage Records from 1867
Inquirers may request for these records online, in person, over the phone, or via mail
Recorder, Register of Deeds Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County Register Of Deeds
201 St. Andrew St., Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 641-7924
Fax: (252) 641-1771
NC Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1903
(919) 733-3000
Where and How To Get Birth and Death Records.
Certified copies of birth and death records can be obtained from the county Register of Deeds. Records can be requested in person, via mail or online. The county provides online ordering services in partnership with Premium/AIS. For requests sent via mails, inquirers are expected to provide enough information to aid the office in locating the requested records with ease.
Information required to obtain certified copies of Birth and Death Records include:
- Registrant’s full name at birth.
- Full names of mother and Father, including Mother’s maiden name.
- Date of birth
- Place of Birth (City, County, and Town)
- Inquirer’s relationship to the subject.
For Death Records, the inquirer is expected to provide the following information:
- The deceased’s full name
- Date of Death
- Place of Death (City, Town, and County)
In addition to that, the inquirer is expected to fill and submit the Application for Certified Copy with a copy of valid photo identification. Inquirers are advised to also call the Register of Deeds office prior to sending requests to avoid errors.
To request these records from the State Office via mail, same terms apply, however, requests with the State’s designated request form will be addressed to;
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Where and How to get Marriage records
The Edgecombe County Register of deeds provides copies of marriage records for events that occurred within the county. Requesters will be required to provide details to facilitate the search, including:
- The applicant’s full names (Husband and Wife)
- The date of the event
- The place ( City, Town, and County where the license was issued)
The Edgecombe County Register of Deeds office provides inquirers with an online searchable feature where they can inspect vital and property records amongst others. Requests from the state office must be made with the completed and signed request forms provided by the Department. All requests to the State and County office must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope with which they may be returned.
Where and How to Get Divorce Records
The North Carolina Vital Records State Office has divorce records from 1958. Records prior to that time and divorce decrees can only be obtained from the County Clerk of Court.
The following information will be required to find divorce records:
- Full names of the Separated couple.
- Date of divorce or annulment (Month/Day/Year)
- Place of Divorce or Annulment (City, Town, and County).
- Type of final decree.
