Is Fort Worth or Rock Island Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Rock Island (Safety Score 17/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,259 for Rock Island — 3% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rock Island has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 27.8x 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 | Rock Island | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,258.8 | -100.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 544.1 | -85.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.6 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 11.2 | +44.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 14.0 | +58.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 513.4 | -190.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,714.8 | -15.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 920.7 | -576.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,155.1 | +686.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 638.9 | -125.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Rock Island safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,259 for Rock Island — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Rock Island has 544.1. 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 Rock Island, IL
Rock Island, a city along the Mississippi River, is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. It's home to Augustana College and has a rich history as a manufacturing and transportation hub. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 35,841, Rock Island has a total crime rate of 3,258.8 per 100,000 residents.