Is Houston or Thomasville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Thomasville is safer than Houston (Safety Score 9/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 3,944 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 28% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Thomasville has a 74% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 125.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Houston, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Thomasville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 3,944.3 | +1,497.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 661.0 | +487.3 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 5.4 | +8.4 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 113.8 | -40.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 70.4 | +203.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 471.4 | +316.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 3,283.3 | +1,010.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 455.1 | +189.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 2,530.2 | +415.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 298.0 | +405.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Thomasville safer?
Thomasville is safer with a total crime rate of 3,944 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Thomasville has 661.0. Thomasville has lower violent crime.
About Houston, TX
Houston, the "Space City," is a sprawling metropolis in Southeast Texas, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Its diverse population makes it one of the most multicultural cities in the U.S., with significant Hispanic and Asian communities. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 2,319,160, Houston has a total crime rate of 5,441.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Thomasville, GA
Thomasville, the "City of Roses," is a South Georgia town near the Florida border. Its economy once thrived on winter tourism for wealthy Northerners, and it retains a charming downtown. The population is approximately 18,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 18,457, Thomasville has a total crime rate of 3,944.3 per 100,000 residents.