Is Fort Worth or Kentwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Kentwood is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,570 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 19% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Kentwood has a 75% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 18.5x 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 | Kentwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,570.0 | +588.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 387.8 | +70.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.9 | +5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 59.4 | -4.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 37.1 | +35.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 289.5 | +33.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,182.2 | +517.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 215.3 | +129.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,616.2 | +225.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 350.7 | +162.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Kentwood safer?
Kentwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,570 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Kentwood has 387.8. Kentwood 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 Kentwood, MI
Kentwood, Michigan, a diverse suburb south of Grand Rapids, grew significantly after the construction of Rogers Plaza in the 1960s. It encompasses a substantial portion of the southern Grand Rapids metropolitan area, with a population exceeding 50,000. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 53,891, Kentwood has a total crime rate of 2,570.0 per 100,000 residents.