Is Champaign or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Champaign is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 23/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,781 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 12% lower. Champaign has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Champaign has a 25% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 11.1x 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 | Champaign | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,780.9 | 3,158.5 | -377.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 501.9 | 458.7 | +43.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.6 | 7.4 | -1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 68.2 | 55.2 | +12.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.7 | 72.6 | +19.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 336.4 | 323.1 | +13.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,279.1 | 2,699.8 | -420.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 574.5 | 344.6 | +230.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.1 | 1,841.9 | -369.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 232.5 | 513.4 | -280.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champaign or Fort Worth safer?
Champaign is safer with a total crime rate of 2,781 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Champaign has a violent crime rate of 501.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Champaign, IL
Champaign, Illinois, home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a mid-sized city in East Central Illinois. Its flat prairie landscape and highly educated populace reflect its agricultural roots and academic focus. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 89,466, Champaign has a total crime rate of 2,780.9 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.