Is Bentonville or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bentonville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 71/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,083 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 66% lower. Bentonville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bentonville has a 95% 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 | Bentonville | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,083.3 | 3,158.5 | -2,075.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 255.3 | 458.7 | -203.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.9 | 7.4 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 37.6 | 55.2 | -17.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 3.3 | 72.6 | -69.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 209.5 | 323.1 | -113.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 828.0 | 2,699.8 | -1,871.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 88.4 | 344.6 | -256.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 688.9 | 1,841.9 | -1,152.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 50.7 | 513.4 | -462.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentonville or Fort Worth safer?
Bentonville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,083 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bentonville has a violent crime rate of 255.3 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bentonville has lower violent crime.
About Bentonville, AR
Bentonville, Arkansas, birthplace of Walmart, sits in the Ozark Mountains with a rapidly growing population. Its vibrant cultural scene, including Crystal Bridges Museum, attracts visitors and new residents to the Northwest Arkansas region. With a safety score of 71/100 and a population coverage of 61,109, Bentonville has a total crime rate of 1,083.3 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.