Is Fort Worth or Hopkinsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hopkinsville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 20/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,958 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 6% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
Note: Fort Worth is 32.5x 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 | Fort Worth | Hopkinsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,958.2 | +200.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 452.9 | +5.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.5 | +0.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 65.2 | -9.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 74.9 | -2.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 299.7 | +23.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,505.4 | +194.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 511.5 | -166.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,801.7 | +40.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 192.2 | +321.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Hopkinsville safer?
Hopkinsville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,958 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Hopkinsville has 452.9. Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, home to the annual Little Green Men Festival, is a city of around 30,000 residents in Christian County, near the Tennessee border. It's a regional hub for agriculture and manufacturing. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 30,694, Hopkinsville has a total crime rate of 2,958.2 per 100,000 residents.