Is Battle Creek or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Battle Creek (Safety Score 17/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,644 for Battle Creek — 13% lower. Battle Creek has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 16.3x 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 | Battle Creek | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,644.4 | 3,158.5 | +485.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,121.6 | 458.7 | +662.9 |
| Murder Rate | 8.2 | 7.4 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 111.2 | 55.2 | +55.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 55.6 | 72.6 | -17.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 946.7 | 323.1 | +623.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,522.8 | 2,699.8 | -177.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 510.1 | 344.6 | +165.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,716.7 | 1,841.9 | -125.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 295.9 | 513.4 | -217.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Battle Creek or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,644 for Battle Creek — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Battle Creek has a violent crime rate of 1,121.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, "Cereal City," is home to Kellogg's and lies at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. This Calhoun County city has a population of around 50,000. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 61,163, Battle Creek has a total crime rate of 3,644.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.