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Is Thomasville, Georgia Safe?

Population 18,667 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Thomasville is a smaller community of 18,667 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Thomasville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricThomasvilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.9320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1709.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate179.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1710/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Thomasville

Violent crime in Thomasville is close to the national average. The rate of 367.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1709.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Thomasville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft179
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Thomasville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thomasville
367.9
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thomasville
1709.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thomasville Safety

Is Thomasville safe?
Not especially. Thomasville earns a C with a crime rate of 207.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Thomasville?
207.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1709.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Thomasville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Thomasville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Thomasville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Thomasville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Thomasville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Thomasville?
No. Crime in Thomasville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Thomasville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Thomasville ranks behind about 70% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Thomasville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Thomasville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Thomasville?
367.9 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (87), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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