Thunderbolt, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Thunderbolt Police Department serves the city of Thunderbolt, GA in Chatham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 196 property crimes. Property crime averages 156.7 per 100k, 4.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate78.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Property Crime156.7C196163.6-4.2%
Burglary78.4F2024.0+226.2%
Larceny39.2A158116.4-66.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft39.2F1822.2+76.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan 4 miles
C 121.6
C 177.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 13.3% higher
Garden City 4 miles
F 191.6
C 172.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 10.0% higher
Tybee Island 4 miles
A 31.8
A 31.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 79.7% lower
Bloomingdale 4 miles
A 30.4
D 213.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 36.0% higher
Port Wentworth 10 miles
A 53.3
A 91.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 41.7% lower