Is Fort Worth or Kernersville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Kernersville (Safety Score 17/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,376 for Kernersville — 6% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kernersville has a 66% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 35.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Kernersville — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Kernersville, NC
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Kernersville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,376.3 | -217.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 227.9 | +230.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.0 | +0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.0 | +48.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 24.5 | +48.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 189.3 | +133.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,148.5 | -448.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 347.1 | -2.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,629.6 | -787.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 171.8 | +341.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Kernersville safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,376 for Kernersville — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Kernersville has 227.9. Kernersville 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 Kernersville, NC
Kernersville, NC, a Triad suburb, was once home to Körner's Folly, a unique Victorian house. Situated between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, its population is around 27,000. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 28,522, Kernersville has a total crime rate of 3,376.3 per 100,000 residents.