Is Fort Worth or Lawrenceburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lawrenceburg is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 89/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 596 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 81% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lawrenceburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 81.5x 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 | Lawrenceburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 596.4 | +2,562.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 57.2 | +401.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 16.3 | +38.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.2 | +64.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 32.7 | +290.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 539.2 | +2,160.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 57.2 | +287.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 400.3 | +1,441.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 81.7 | +431.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lawrenceburg safer?
Lawrenceburg is safer with a total crime rate of 596 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 81% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lawrenceburg has 57.2. Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg, KY
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a small city in Anderson County, is home to the Wild Turkey Distillery and surrounded by rolling hills. Its economy has historically centered on agriculture and Bourbon production. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 12,241, Lawrenceburg has a total crime rate of 596.4 per 100,000 residents.