Is Fort Worth or Madisonville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Madisonville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 86/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 689 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 78% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Madisonville has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 51.7x 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 | Madisonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 689.3 | +2,469.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 98.5 | +360.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.2 | +2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 20.7 | +34.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.4 | +62.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 51.8 | +271.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 590.9 | +2,109.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 119.2 | +225.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 388.7 | +1,453.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 82.9 | +430.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Madisonville safer?
Madisonville is safer with a total crime rate of 689 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 78% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Madisonville has 98.5. Madisonville 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 Madisonville, KY
Madisonville, Kentucky, the "Best Town on Earth," is the county seat of Hopkins County in Western Kentucky. Located along I-69, it's a small city with a population around 19,000, known for its coal mining history and as the birthplace of musicians like Merle Travis. With a safety score of 86/100 and a population coverage of 19,294, Madisonville has a total crime rate of 689.3 per 100,000 residents.