Is Crossville or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Crossville (Safety Score 17/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,232 for Crossville — 2% lower. Crossville has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Crossville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 77.7x 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 | Crossville | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,231.6 | 3,158.5 | +73.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 646.3 | 458.7 | +187.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 85.7 | 55.2 | +30.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 31.2 | 72.6 | -41.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.5 | 323.1 | +206.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,585.3 | 2,699.8 | -114.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 506.2 | 344.6 | +161.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,907.8 | 1,841.9 | +66.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 171.3 | 513.4 | -342.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crossville or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,232 for Crossville — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Crossville has a violent crime rate of 646.3 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Crossville, TN
Crossville, the "Golf Capital of Tennessee," sits atop the Cumberland Plateau. This city of just over 12,000 residents is home to the historic Cumberland County Playhouse. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 12,842, Crossville has a total crime rate of 3,231.6 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.