Is Durant or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Durant (Safety Score 17/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,377 for Durant — 6% lower. Durant has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Durant has a 41% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 47.8x 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 | Durant | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,376.5 | 3,158.5 | +218.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 268.6 | 458.7 | -190.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.8 | 7.4 | -2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 71.9 | 55.2 | +16.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 43.2 | 72.6 | -29.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 148.7 | 323.1 | -174.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,107.9 | 2,699.8 | +408.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 398.1 | 344.6 | +53.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,546.8 | 1,841.9 | +704.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 163.1 | 513.4 | -350.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Durant or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,377 for Durant — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Durant has a violent crime rate of 268.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Durant has lower violent crime.
About Durant, OK
Durant, Oklahoma, nicknamed the "City of Magnolias," is a southeastern Oklahoma city near the Red River. It is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and serves as the capital of the Choctaw Nation. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 20,850, Durant has a total crime rate of 3,376.5 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.