Is Fort Worth or Jefferson City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Jefferson City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 31/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,373 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 25% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Jefferson City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 23.4x 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 | Jefferson City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,373.1 | +785.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 333.6 | +125.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 94.0 | -38.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 30.5 | +42.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 209.1 | +114.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,039.4 | +660.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 141.0 | +203.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,788.0 | +53.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 110.4 | +403.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Jefferson City safer?
Jefferson City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,373 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Jefferson City has 333.6. Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, MO
Nestled on the Missouri River bluffs, Jefferson City is Missouri's state capital, home to the imposing Capitol building. This mid-sized city, with a population around 43,000, sits roughly in the center of the state. With a safety score of 31/100 and a population coverage of 42,561, Jefferson City has a total crime rate of 2,373.1 per 100,000 residents.