Is Fort Worth or Louisville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Louisville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 43/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,917 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 39% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Louisville has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.5x 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 | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,917.0 | +1,241.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 129.1 | +329.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 29.8 | +25.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 5.0 | +67.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 89.4 | +233.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,787.8 | +912.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 630.7 | -286.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,028.0 | +813.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 129.1 | +384.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Louisville safer?
Louisville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,917 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Louisville has 129.1. Louisville 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 Louisville, CO
Louisville, Colorado, a former coal mining town, sits just east of Boulder with a population around 21,000. Its historic downtown, once a bustling hub for miners, now features a lively mix of shops and restaurants. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 20,136, Louisville has a total crime rate of 1,917.0 per 100,000 residents.