Is Chickasha or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chickasha is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 36/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,161 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 32% lower. Chickasha has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Chickasha has a 76% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 58.7x 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 | Chickasha | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,161.5 | 3,158.5 | -997.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 312.2 | 458.7 | -146.5 |
| Murder Rate | 5.9 | 7.4 | -1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 82.5 | 55.2 | +27.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.7 | 72.6 | -54.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 206.1 | 323.1 | -117.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,849.3 | 2,699.8 | -850.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 506.5 | 344.6 | +161.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,195.6 | 1,841.9 | -646.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 147.2 | 513.4 | -366.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chickasha or Fort Worth safer?
Chickasha is safer with a total crime rate of 2,161 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 32% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chickasha has a violent crime rate of 312.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Chickasha has lower violent crime.
About Chickasha, OK
Chickasha, a city in Grady County, is home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, founded in 1908. Located southwest of Oklahoma City, its population was around 16,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 16,979, Chickasha has a total crime rate of 2,161.5 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.