Is Covington or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Covington (Safety Score 17/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,465 for Covington — 29% lower. Covington has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Covington has a 54% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 67.3x 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 | Covington | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,465.4 | 3,158.5 | +1,307.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 647.6 | 458.7 | +188.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 7.4 | -0.7 |
| Rape Rate | 47.2 | 55.2 | -8.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 33.7 | 72.6 | -38.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 559.9 | 323.1 | +236.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,817.9 | 2,699.8 | +1,118.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 364.3 | 344.6 | +19.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,102.9 | 1,841.9 | +1,261.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 350.8 | 513.4 | -162.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covington or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,465 for Covington — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Covington has a violent crime rate of 647.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Covington, GA
Covington, Georgia, the "Hollywood of the South," is a city in Newton County known for its historic town square and antebellum architecture. Located about 35 miles east of Atlanta, its population was around 14,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 14,825, Covington has a total crime rate of 4,465.4 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.