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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$181,423

Cost of Crime™ for Thomaston, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,879 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Thomaston 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 Thomaston, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Thomaston ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Thomaston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Thomaston is 39.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Thomaston Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Thomaston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Thomaston, TX see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Thomaston, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Thomaston for 2025 is $181,423. This translates to approximately $726 per resident and $1,879 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Thomaston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Thomaston, TX:	$726
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Thomaston is $726 per year, which is $261 more than the national average and $171 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Thomaston:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $430 more than in Thomaston.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $553 less than in Thomaston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Thomaston	Cost per Thomaston Resident
Murder	$63,736	$255
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,538	$62
Robbery	$6,993	$28
Assault	$33,952	$136
Kidnapping	$1,821	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,758	$15
Burglary	$15,555	$62
Theft	$11,210	$45
Arson	$737	$3
Vandalism	$16,430	$66
Animal Cruelty	$241	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,179	$41
Identity Theft	$1,273	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$181,423	$726

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston totals $508,580 ($2,034 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $690,003 ($2,760 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 Thomaston 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 Thomaston’s 250 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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Thomaston 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 Thomaston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.729
Robbery	0.8893
Rape	1.025
Murder	0.1357
Total Violent Crime	6.779 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.658
Vehicle Theft	0.9707
Burglary	6.860
Arson	0.1221
Total Property Crime	16.61 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1202
Drug Crimes	5.504
Vandalism	9.199
Identity Theft	0.6580
Animal Cruelty	0.1304
Total "Other" Rate	15.61 (D-)

Individual Thomaston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Verhelle, TX	F	F	F
Nursery, TX	A+	A	A+
Meyersville, TX	B	C+	B-
Cuero, TX	F	D	F
Upper Meyersville, TX	D	D	D
Schroeder, TX	B+	B-	B-
Hochheim, TX	D	D-	D+
Victoria, TX	D-	D	D-
Weesatche, TX	D+	D	D+
Yorktown, TX	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Thomaston 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
Evans Falls, PA	A+	A+	A+
Tousey, KY	B-	A	A
Tolu, KY	C	A+	A+
Toll Gate, WV	C+	C-	C-
Thompsonville, NY	D	D	D
Fechtig, SC	D-	F	F
Fargo, WI	A-	A	A
Fanshawe, OK	B-	B-	B-
Fairbanks, AR	D	D+	D+
Everetts Crossroads, NC	A+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Thomaston is as safe as 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 Thomaston, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Thomaston schools on SchoolGrade

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