Is Fort Worth or Juneau Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Juneau is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 26/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,607 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 17% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Juneau has a 57% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 31.6x 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 | Juneau | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,606.6 | +551.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 537.8 | -79.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.2 | +4.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 113.9 | -58.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 63.3 | +9.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 357.5 | -34.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,068.8 | +631.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 338.5 | +6.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,584.8 | +257.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 145.5 | +367.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Juneau safer?
Juneau is safer with a total crime rate of 2,607 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Juneau has 537.8. 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 Juneau, AK
Nestled between mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is Alaska's capital and the only U.S. state capital inaccessible by road. Its gold rush history shaped a community of around 32,000 residents, a diverse mix of government employees, tourism workers, and Tlingit people. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 31,612, Juneau has a total crime rate of 2,606.6 per 100,000 residents.