Is Raleigh or Thomasville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Thomasville is safer than Raleigh (Safety Score 26/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 2,627 per 100,000 versus 3,308 for Raleigh — 21% lower. Raleigh has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Raleigh has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Raleigh is 17.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Raleigh | Thomasville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,308.0 | 2,626.7 | +681.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 488.9 | 330.6 | +158.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.1 | 18.2 | -13.1 |
| Rape Rate | 36.1 | 7.3 | +28.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 86.7 | 90.8 | -4.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 361.0 | 214.4 | +146.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,819.2 | 2,296.1 | +523.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 279.1 | 479.6 | -200.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,058.9 | 1,565.9 | +493.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 481.3 | 250.7 | +230.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raleigh or Thomasville safer?
Thomasville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,627 per 100K vs 3,308 for Raleigh — a 21% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Raleigh has a violent crime rate of 488.9 per 100K while Thomasville has 330.6. Thomasville has lower violent crime.
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital, anchors the Research Triangle Park technology hub. Founded in 1792, it's known as the "City of Oaks" for its tree-lined streets and boasts a population exceeding 470,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 488,085, Raleigh has a total crime rate of 3,308.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Thomasville, NC
Thomasville, NC, in Davidson County, is known as "Chair City" for its furniture heritage, including a 30-foot tall chair replica. This small city is located in the central Piedmont region. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 27,525, Thomasville has a total crime rate of 2,626.7 per 100,000 residents.