Is Fort Worth or North Mankato Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Mankato is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 74/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 999 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 68% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where North Mankato has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 71.1x 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 | North Mankato | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 998.5 | +2,160.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 149.8 | +308.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.1 | +0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 64.2 | -9.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 7.1 | +65.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 71.3 | +251.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 848.7 | +1,851.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 92.7 | +251.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 741.7 | +1,100.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 14.3 | +499.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or North Mankato safer?
North Mankato is safer with a total crime rate of 999 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while North Mankato has 149.8. North Mankato 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 North Mankato, MN
North Mankato, Minnesota, a city across the Minnesota River from Mankato, was once home to the prominent financier John L. Washburn. Its population of over 14,000 residents is primarily concentrated along the river valley and up the slopes of the surrounding bluffs. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 14,021, North Mankato has a total crime rate of 998.5 per 100,000 residents.