Is Fort Worth or Montgomery Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Montgomery is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 73/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,027 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 67% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Montgomery has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 44.4x 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 | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,027.2 | +2,131.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 115.6 | +343.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 62.3 | -7.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.9 | +63.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 44.5 | +278.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 911.6 | +1,788.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 111.2 | +233.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 720.4 | +1,121.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 80.0 | +433.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Montgomery safer?
Montgomery is safer with a total crime rate of 1,027 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Montgomery has 115.6. Montgomery 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 Montgomery, IL
Montgomery, a Kendall County village, grew from a Fox River ferry crossing. Its early economy centered on agricultural processing like grist and sawmills. Located southwest of Chicago, it's a growing suburban community. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 22,489, Montgomery has a total crime rate of 1,027.2 per 100,000 residents.