Is Covington or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Covington is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 43/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,923 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 39% lower. Covington has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Covington has a 39% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 24.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Covington — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Covington, KY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Covington | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,922.7 | 3,158.5 | -1,235.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 287.9 | 458.7 | -170.7 |
| Murder Rate | 4.9 | 7.4 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 65.9 | 55.2 | +10.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 75.6 | 72.6 | +3.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 141.5 | 323.1 | -181.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,634.8 | 2,699.8 | -1,065.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 207.4 | 344.6 | -137.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,085.8 | 1,841.9 | -756.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 341.6 | 513.4 | -171.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covington or Fort Worth safer?
Covington is safer with a total crime rate of 1,923 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Covington has a violent crime rate of 287.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Covington has lower violent crime.
About Covington, KY
Covington, Kentucky, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area, sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Known for its historic German immigrant architecture, the city is Kentucky's largest river city by population. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 40,984, Covington has a total crime rate of 1,922.7 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.