Is Fort Worth or Lebanon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lebanon is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 67/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,205 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lebanon has a 87% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 45.4x 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 | Lebanon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,205.4 | +1,953.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 118.3 | +340.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 9.1 | -1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 18.2 | +37.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 9.1 | +63.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 81.9 | +241.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,087.1 | +1,612.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 59.1 | +285.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 909.7 | +932.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 118.3 | +395.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lebanon safer?
Lebanon is safer with a total crime rate of 1,205 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lebanon has 118.3. Lebanon 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 Lebanon, OH
Lebanon, Ohio, the "Red Brick Road to History," is a city of around 20,000 residents in Warren County. It's known for its historic downtown and as the home of the Golden Lamb Inn, Ohio's longest-operating business. With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 21,985, Lebanon has a total crime rate of 1,205.4 per 100,000 residents.