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Is Tifton, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,595 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tifton is a smaller community of 17,595 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,256 per 100K.

Tifton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTiftonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.1320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1788.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1256.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate400.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1788/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tifton

Violent crime in Tifton is close to the national average. The rate of 385.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1788.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,256 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tifton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,256
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft400
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tifton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tifton
385.1
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tifton
1788.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tifton Safety

Is Tifton safe?
Not especially. Tifton earns a C with a crime rate of 217.3 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 Tifton?
217.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1788.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tifton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tifton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,256 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tifton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tifton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tifton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tifton?
No. Crime in Tifton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Tifton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Tifton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Tifton 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 Tifton?
Bad. A C grade and 217.3 per-thousand rate put Tifton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tifton?
385.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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