Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lockhart, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Lockhart Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lockhart is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 50/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,706 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 46% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lockhart has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 63.7x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Lockhart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,705.6 | +1,452.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 185.3 | +273.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 25.6 | +29.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 25.6 | +47.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 134.2 | +189.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,520.4 | +1,179.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 293.9 | +50.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 939.1 | +902.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 287.5 | +225.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lockhart, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lockhart safer?
Lockhart is safer with a total crime rate of 1,706 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lockhart has 185.3. Lockhart 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 Lockhart, TX
Lockhart, the "Barbecue Capital of Texas," is a small city in Caldwell County, southeast of Austin. Its historic downtown square, centered around the 1894 county courthouse, reflects its heritage as a regional agricultural hub. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 15,654, Lockhart has a total crime rate of 1,705.6 per 100,000 residents.