Is Fort Worth or Lincoln Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lincoln is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 87/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 657 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 79% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lincoln has a 80% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.8x 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 | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 657.1 | +2,501.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 96.2 | +362.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.8 | +5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 17.8 | +37.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 14.3 | +58.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 62.3 | +260.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 561.0 | +2,138.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 35.6 | +309.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 491.5 | +1,350.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 33.8 | +479.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lincoln safer?
Lincoln is safer with a total crime rate of 657 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lincoln has 96.2. Lincoln 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 Lincoln, CA
Lincoln, California, a Placer County city once known for its brickyards, is experiencing rapid growth. Situated in the Sacramento metropolitan area, its population has more than doubled since 2000. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 56,152, Lincoln has a total crime rate of 657.1 per 100,000 residents.