Is Fort Worth or Jacksonville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Jacksonville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 30/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,406 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 24% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Jacksonville has a 60% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 58.3x 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 | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,406.3 | +752.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 303.7 | +155.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 11.7 | -4.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 81.8 | -26.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 29.2 | +43.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 181.1 | +142.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,102.6 | +597.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 461.4 | -116.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,489.3 | +352.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 151.9 | +361.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Jacksonville safer?
Jacksonville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,406 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Jacksonville has 303.7. Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville, Illinois, a city of 17,000 in Morgan County, is home to Illinois College, founded in 1829. It sits on the historic alignment of U.S. Route 67, roughly 35 miles west of Springfield. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 17,122, Jacksonville has a total crime rate of 2,406.3 per 100,000 residents.