Is Channahon or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Channahon is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 90/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 571 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 82% lower. Channahon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Channahon has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 69.4x 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 | Channahon | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 570.8 | 3,158.5 | -2,587.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 76.6 | 458.7 | -382.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 13.9 | 55.2 | -41.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 72.6 | -72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 62.7 | 323.1 | -260.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 494.2 | 2,699.8 | -2,205.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 125.3 | 344.6 | -219.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 299.3 | 1,841.9 | -1,542.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 69.6 | 513.4 | -443.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Channahon or Fort Worth safer?
Channahon is safer with a total crime rate of 571 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Channahon has a violent crime rate of 76.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Channahon has lower violent crime.
About Channahon, IL
Channahon, a village southwest of Chicago, is bisected by the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal. This community in Will County is home to over 13,000 residents. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 14,366, Channahon has a total crime rate of 570.8 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.