Is Fort Worth or Louisville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Louisville Metro (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,035 for Louisville Metro — 22% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 66% lower rate.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Louisville Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Louisville Metro, KY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Louisville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,034.8 | -876.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 708.6 | -249.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 21.7 | -14.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 30.7 | +24.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 128.2 | -55.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 526.7 | -203.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,326.2 | -626.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 455.6 | -111.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,086.6 | -244.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 783.9 | -270.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Louisville Metro safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,035 for Louisville Metro — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Louisville Metro has 708.6. 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 Louisville Metro, KY
Louisville Metro, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby, sprawls along the Ohio River. This consolidated city-county is Kentucky's most populous, with a diverse urban and suburban landscape. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 676,843, Louisville Metro has a total crime rate of 4,034.8 per 100,000 residents.