Is Fort Worth or Jonesboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Jonesboro (Safety Score 17/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,765 for Jonesboro — 16% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 36% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 12.3x 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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Jonesboro — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Jonesboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,764.7 | -606.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 720.0 | -261.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.2 | +1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 103.4 | -48.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 61.5 | +11.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 548.9 | -225.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,044.7 | -344.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 929.2 | -584.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,892.8 | -50.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 222.8 | +290.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Jonesboro safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,765 for Jonesboro — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Jonesboro has 720.0. 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 Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro, a regional hub in Northeast Arkansas, sits at the intersection of the Ozark Foothills and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Home to Arkansas State University, it blends agricultural heritage with a growing urban landscape. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 81,256, Jonesboro has a total crime rate of 3,764.7 per 100,000 residents.