Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lexington, KY?
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Is Fort Worth, TX or Lexington, KY Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lexington, KY is safer than Fort Worth, TX (Safety Score 28/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth, TX — 20% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Lexington has a 43% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 3.1x 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 SAFER than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,536.4 | +622.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 262.0 | +196.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 51.7 | +3.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 79.5 | -6.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 125.9 | +197.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,274.4 | +425.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 264.8 | +79.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,728.4 | +113.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 281.2 | +232.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lexington, KY?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lexington safer?
Lexington, KY is safer with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth, TX — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lexington has 262.0. Lexington 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.