Is Fort Worth or Nashville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 17/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 44% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 59% lower rate.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Nashville Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Nashville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 5,633.6 | -2,475.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 1,124.1 | -665.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 14.6 | -7.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 72.0 | -16.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 154.9 | -82.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 882.6 | -559.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 4,509.5 | -1,809.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 442.5 | -97.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,344.4 | -1,502.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 722.6 | -209.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Nashville Metro safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 44% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Nashville Metro has 1,124.1. 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 Nashville Metro, TN
Nashville Metro, the "Music City," is home to the Grand Ole Opry and a growing population of over 700,000 across Davidson County. Situated on the Cumberland River, it serves as a major transportation hub and cultural center in Middle Tennessee. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 698,987, Nashville Metro has a total crime rate of 5,633.6 per 100,000 residents.