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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$15.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Thomasville, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,154 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Thomasville ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Thomasville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Thomasville is 32.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Thomasville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Thomasville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Thomasville, GA see the most incidents - about 241 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 51 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Thomasville, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Thomasville for 2025 is $15,525,467. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,154 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Thomasville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Thomasville is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $14 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Thomasville:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,113 more than in Thomasville.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $290 less than in Thomasville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Thomasville	Cost per Thomasville Resident
Murder	$4.62 million	$138
Rape/Sexual Assault	$633,711	$19
Robbery	$354,518	$11
Assault	$3.49 million	$104
Kidnapping	$514,660	$15
Vehicle Theft	$297,765	$9
Burglary	$751,662	$22
Theft	$2.96 million	$89
Arson	$73,814	$2
Vandalism	$1.07 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$26,978	$1
Drug Crimes	$581,677	$17
Identity Theft	$157,642	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$15,525,467	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville totals $34,636,633 ($1,035 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $50,162,100 ($1,499 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 Thomasville 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Thomasville has 10, have the same problem. Of Thomasville’s 33,469 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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Thomasville 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 Thomasville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.626
Robbery	0.3367
Rape	0.3123
Murder	0.0734
Total Violent Crime	4.348 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.09
Vehicle Theft	0.5745
Burglary	2.476
Arson	0.0913
Total Property Crime	20.23 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2536
Drug Crimes	2.350
Vandalism	4.473
Identity Theft	0.6085
Animal Cruelty	0.1090
Total "Other" Rate	7.794 (C+)

Individual Thomasville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dillon, GA	C-	D	D+
Dawesville, GA	A-	A-	B-
Newark, GA	C+	C-	C-
Glasgow, GA	B-	B+	C-
Boston, GA	B	C+	C+
Pine Park, GA	A+	C	A+
Five Forks, GA	A	B+	A-
Patten, GA	A	A	A-
Ochlocknee, GA	B+	B-	B-
Metcalf, GA	C+	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Thomasville 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
Lady Lake, FL	A+	B+	B+
Oswego, NY	C-	D	D
Mercedes, TX	F	D-	D-
Mebane, NC	C-	C-	C-
Maple Valley, WA	B-	A-	A-
Long Branch, NJ	B-	B	B
Locust Grove, GA	B+	B	B
Livingston, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Lewis Center, OH	B-	A	A
Aberdeen, SD	D-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Thomasville is less safe than the Georgia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Thomasville, GA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Thomasville schools on SchoolGrade

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