Is Fort Worth or Lewisburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lewisburg is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 25/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,648 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 16% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lewisburg has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 74.4x 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 | Lewisburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,648.1 | +510.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 716.1 | -257.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 14.9 | +40.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 37.3 | +35.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 656.4 | -333.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,932.0 | +767.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 171.6 | +173.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,573.9 | +267.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 186.5 | +326.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lewisburg safer?
Lewisburg is safer with a total crime rate of 2,648 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lewisburg has 716.1. Fort Worth 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 Lewisburg, TN
Lewisburg, Tennessee, the "Walking Horse Capital of the World," is a small city in Marshall County, located south of Nashville. Its economy has historically relied on agriculture and the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 13,406, Lewisburg has a total crime rate of 2,648.1 per 100,000 residents.