Is Fort Worth or Richmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richmond is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,188 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 31% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Richmond has a 53% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 26.2x 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 | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,188.0 | +970.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 215.4 | +243.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.3 | +2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 57.8 | -2.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 47.3 | +25.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 105.1 | +218.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,972.6 | +727.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 328.3 | +16.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,457.8 | +384.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 186.5 | +326.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Richmond safer?
Richmond is safer with a total crime rate of 2,188 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Richmond has 215.4. Richmond 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 Richmond, KY
Richmond, Kentucky, home to Eastern Kentucky University, is a city in Madison County, located in the Bluegrass region. Its population was over 36,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 38,072, Richmond has a total crime rate of 2,188.0 per 100,000 residents.