The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Dothan, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$242,769

Cost of Crime™ for Dothan, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,362 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Dothan in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Dothan, TX Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Dothan ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Dothan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dothan is 46.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dothan Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dothan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Dothan, TX see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dothan, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Dothan for 2025 is $242,769. This translates to approximately $696 per resident and $1,362 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Dothan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dothan Compared to Other Cities?

Dothan, TX:	$696
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dothan is $696 per year, which is $231 more than the national average and $141 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dothan:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $460 more than in Dothan.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $523 less than in Dothan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Dothan for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Dothan	Cost per Dothan Resident
Murder	$68,505	$196
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,897	$71
Robbery	$6,441	$18
Assault	$39,232	$112
Kidnapping	$9,770	$28
Vehicle Theft	$5,665	$16
Burglary	$13,231	$38
Theft	$34,831	$100
Arson	$1,023	$3
Vandalism	$15,126	$43
Animal Cruelty	$372	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,676	$54
Identity Theft	$4,999	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$242,769	$696

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dothan, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Dothan totals $586,049 ($1,679 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $828,818 ($2,375 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Dothan crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Dothan’s 349 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Dothan Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Dothan residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.914
Robbery	0.5867
Rape	1.177
Murder	0.1044
Total Violent Crime	5.782 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.27
Vehicle Theft	1.048
Burglary	4.180
Arson	0.1213
Total Property Crime	24.62 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4617
Drug Crimes	7.235
Vandalism	6.067
Identity Theft	1.851
Animal Cruelty	0.1440
Total "Other" Rate	15.76 (D-)

Individual Dothan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Dothan is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Dothan.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gunsight, TX	D	D-	D
Sabanno, TX	D-	D-	D-
Cisco, TX	D-	D	D-
Pleasant Hill, TX	D-	D-	D
Scranton, TX	D-	D-	D
Mangum, TX	D-	D-	D-
Morton Valley, TX	D-	D-	D-
Putnam, TX	D-	C-	D-
Eastland, TX	F	F	F
Olden, TX	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dothan is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kennebec, SD	D+	C+	C+
Sheyenne, ND	D+	C-	C-
Sheldon, MN	B+	B+	B+
Scraper, OK	D+	C-	C-
Sandy Ridge, AL	F	F	F
Ryegate, MT	C	B	B
Russum, MS	D-	C-	C-
Knox Dale, PA	A+	A	A
Kneeland, MI	D	F	F
Kittredge, CO	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Dothan is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Dothan, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dothan schools on SchoolGrade

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