Is Duluth or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Duluth (Safety Score 17/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,175 for Duluth — 1% lower. Duluth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Duluth has a 52% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 11.3x 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 | Duluth | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,174.9 | 3,158.5 | +16.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 220.5 | 458.7 | -238.2 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 7.4 | +0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 46.6 | 55.2 | -8.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 72.6 | -35.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 127.3 | 323.1 | -195.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,954.4 | 2,699.8 | +254.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 275.0 | 344.6 | -69.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.6 | 1,841.9 | +713.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 123.9 | 513.4 | -389.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duluth or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,175 for Duluth — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Duluth has a violent crime rate of 220.5 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Duluth has lower violent crime.
About Duluth, MN
Duluth, a port city on Lake Superior, boasts the world's longest freshwater sandbar, Park Point. Its economy historically tied to shipping and steel, the city is a regional hub for healthcare and higher education, home to over 86,000 residents. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 88,003, Duluth has a total crime rate of 3,174.9 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.