Is Fort Worth or Owensboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Owensboro (Safety Score 17/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,266 for Owensboro — 3% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Owensboro has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 16.6x 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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Owensboro — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Owensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,266.4 | -108.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 349.4 | +109.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.7 | +5.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 78.2 | -23.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 44.9 | +27.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 224.6 | +98.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,917.0 | -217.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 337.8 | +6.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,258.1 | -416.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 321.2 | +192.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Owensboro safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,266 for Owensboro — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Owensboro has 349.4. Owensboro 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 Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, Kentucky, known for its International Bluegrass Music Museum, sits on the Ohio River. This Daviess County seat is the fourth-largest city by population in the state. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 60,096, Owensboro has a total crime rate of 3,266.4 per 100,000 residents.