Is Danville or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Danville (Safety Score 17/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,199 for Danville — 1% lower. Danville has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 65% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 23.8x 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 | Danville | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,199.3 | 3,158.5 | +40.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 365.0 | 458.7 | -93.6 |
| Murder Rate | 21.5 | 7.4 | +14.1 |
| Rape Rate | 35.8 | 55.2 | -19.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 52.5 | 72.6 | -20.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 255.3 | 323.1 | -67.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,834.3 | 2,699.8 | +134.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 219.5 | 344.6 | -125.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,457.4 | 1,841.9 | +615.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 157.5 | 513.4 | -355.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,199 for Danville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Danville has a violent crime rate of 365.0 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Danville has lower violent crime.
About Danville, VA
Danville, once the "Last Capital of the Confederacy," sits on the Dan River near the North Carolina border. This former textile and tobacco hub is now a city of around 40,000 residents in Southside Virginia. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 41,915, Danville has a total crime rate of 3,199.3 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.