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Is Thomasville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 27,733 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Thomasville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,005 per 100K.

Thomasville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricThomasvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.9317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2348.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate142.0--268.2
Theft Rate2005.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2348/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Thomasville

Violent crime in Thomasville is below the national average. The rate of 234.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2348.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,005 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Thomasville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault142
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,005
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Thomasville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thomasville
234.9
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thomasville
2348.2
State
2053.5
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 D with a crime rate of 258.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Thomasville?
258.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2348.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Thomasville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Thomasville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,005 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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 D-rated city.
How does Thomasville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Thomasville ranks behind about 87% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Thomasville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Thomasville?
Bad. A D grade and 258.3 per-thousand rate put Thomasville below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Thomasville?
234.9 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (142), robbery (31), and murder (3.0) 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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