Is Clinton or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Clinton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 18/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,086 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 2% lower. Clinton has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Clinton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 41.3x 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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Clinton, IA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Clinton | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,086.3 | 3,158.5 | -72.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 359.9 | 458.7 | -98.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 66.2 | 55.2 | +11.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 29.0 | 72.6 | -43.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 264.8 | 323.1 | -58.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,726.4 | 2,699.8 | +26.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 451.0 | 344.6 | +106.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,068.6 | 1,841.9 | +226.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 206.9 | 513.4 | -306.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton or Fort Worth safer?
Clinton is safer with a total crime rate of 3,086 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Clinton has a violent crime rate of 359.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Clinton has lower violent crime.
About Clinton, IA
Nestled on the Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa, was once a major lumber producer. This city of under 25,000 residents lies directly across from Fulton, Illinois. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 24,171, Clinton has a total crime rate of 3,086.3 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.