Is East Peoria or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Peoria is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 26/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 17% lower. East Peoria has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where East Peoria has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 45.6x 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 | East Peoria | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,633.4 | 3,158.5 | -525.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 269.7 | 458.7 | -188.9 |
| Murder Rate | 4.6 | 7.4 | -2.9 |
| Rape Rate | 59.4 | 55.2 | +4.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 13.7 | 72.6 | -58.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 187.5 | 323.1 | -135.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,363.6 | 2,699.8 | -336.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 480.0 | 344.6 | +135.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,787.6 | 1,841.9 | -54.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 96.0 | 513.4 | -417.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Peoria or Fort Worth safer?
East Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
East Peoria has a violent crime rate of 269.7 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. East Peoria has lower violent crime.
About East Peoria, IL
East Peoria, a Tazewell County city, sits along the Illinois River. Home to Caterpillar's first factory, it maintains an industrial character and a population of around 23,000 residents. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 21,873, East Peoria has a total crime rate of 2,633.4 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.