Is Fort Worth or Little Rock Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 17/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 54% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 4.9x 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 | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 6,886.8 | -3,728.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 1,672.5 | -1,213.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 17.6 | -10.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 115.1 | -59.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 217.9 | -145.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 1,321.4 | -998.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 5,214.3 | -2,514.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 937.1 | -592.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,823.8 | -1,982.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 453.4 | +60.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Little Rock safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Little Rock has 1,672.5. 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 Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, Arkansas, a city along the Arkansas River, is notable as the site of the 1957 Central High School desegregation crisis. Its population is approximately 203,000, serving as the state capital and a regional hub for commerce and transportation. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 204,247, Little Rock has a total crime rate of 6,886.8 per 100,000 residents.