The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Talmo, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$907,422

Cost of Crime™ for Talmo, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,276 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Talmo 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 Talmo, GA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Talmo ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Talmo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Talmo is 18.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Talmo Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Talmo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Talmo, GA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Talmo, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Talmo for 2025 is $907,422. This translates to approximately $340 per resident and $1,276 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Talmo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Talmo, GA:	$340
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Talmo is $340 per year, which is $125 less than the national average and $110 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Talmo:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,237 more than in Talmo.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $165 less than in Talmo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Talmo	Cost per Talmo Resident
Murder	$415,556	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$81,905	$31
Robbery	$23,066	$9
Assault	$73,919	$28
Kidnapping	$33,137	$12
Vehicle Theft	$11,998	$4
Burglary	$30,630	$11
Theft	$156,412	$59
Arson	$2,345	$1
Vandalism	$40,439	$15
Animal Cruelty	$1,341	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,747	$7
Identity Theft	$18,927	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$907,422	$340

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Talmo, GA

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 Talmo totals $3,171,006 ($1,187 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,078,428 ($1,526 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 Talmo 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 Talmo’s 2,672 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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Talmo 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 Talmo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9633
Robbery	0.2744
Rape	0.5055
Murder	0.0828
Total Violent Crime	1.826 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.30
Vehicle Theft	0.2900
Burglary	1.264
Arson	0.0363
Total Property Crime	12.89 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2045
Drug Crimes	0.8979
Vandalism	2.118
Identity Theft	0.9152
Animal Cruelty	0.0678
Total "Other" Rate	4.204 (A-)

Individual Talmo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pendergrass, GA	B	A	C
Gillsville, GA	B+	C	B
Dry Pond, GA	B	C+	B
Braselton, GA	C-	A-	D
Gainesville, GA	C	C-	C-
Maysville, GA	C+	C	C+
Oakwood, GA	C	B	C-
White Sulphur, GA	B+	A-	C+
Flowery Branch, GA	B+	A-	B+
Sunset Heights, GA	C-	A-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Talmo is similar 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
Swisher, IA	A	A	A
Elberfeld, IN	A	B	B
Elida, OH	A	A-	A-
Georgetown, PA	A+	A+	A+
Remsen, IA	B	B+	B+
Shelbina, MO	D-	F	F
Sheldon, TX	D	D-	D-
Spring Bluff, GA	B	D+	D+
Stonewall, MS	A	A+	A+
Alto, NM	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Talmo is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Talmo, GA average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Talmo schools on SchoolGrade

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