Is Fort Worth or Fredericksburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Fredericksburg (Safety Score 17/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,674 for Fredericksburg — 14% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fredericksburg has a 54% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 33.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Fredericksburg — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Fredericksburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,674.4 | -516.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 603.9 | -145.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.4 | +4.0 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 67.9 | -12.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 64.5 | +8.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 468.2 | -145.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,070.5 | -370.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 118.8 | +225.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,822.8 | -981.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 128.9 | +384.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Fredericksburg safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,674 for Fredericksburg — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Fredericksburg has 603.9. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
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.
About Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, Virginia, a city steeped in Civil War history, straddles the Rappahannock River in the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania MSA. Its proximity to Washington D.C. and Richmond draws a diverse population to its historic downtown and growing suburbs. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 29,474, Fredericksburg has a total crime rate of 3,674.4 per 100,000 residents.