Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Indianapolis, IN?
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Is Fort Worth or Indianapolis Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Indianapolis (Safety Score 17/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,214 for Indianapolis — 25% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 63% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,214.4 | -1,055.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 878.3 | -419.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 20.0 | -12.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 59.2 | -3.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 143.2 | -70.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 655.6 | -332.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,336.1 | -636.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 517.9 | -173.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,072.1 | -230.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 746.1 | -232.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Indianapolis, IN?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Indianapolis safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,214 for Indianapolis — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Indianapolis has 878.3. 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.