Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Kerrville, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Kerrville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Kerrville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 84/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 732 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 77% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kerrville has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 39.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Kerrville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 732.2 | +2,426.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 151.2 | +307.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.0 | +3.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 27.9 | +27.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.0 | +64.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 107.4 | +215.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 581.0 | +2,118.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 71.6 | +273.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 453.6 | +1,388.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 55.7 | +457.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Kerrville, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Kerrville safer?
Kerrville is safer with a total crime rate of 732 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 77% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Kerrville has 151.2. Kerrville 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 Kerrville, TX
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a small city known for its scenic Guadalupe River and as home to the Kerrville Folk Festival. The population is around 24,000, with a significant retiree community. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 25,131, Kerrville has a total crime rate of 732.2 per 100,000 residents.