Is Fort Worth or Thomasville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Thomasville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 26/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,627 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 17% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 36.2x 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 | Thomasville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,626.7 | +531.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 330.6 | +128.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 18.2 | -10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.3 | +48.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 90.8 | -18.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 214.4 | +108.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,296.1 | +403.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 479.6 | -135.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,565.9 | +276.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 250.7 | +262.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Thomasville safer?
Thomasville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,627 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Thomasville has 330.6. Thomasville 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 Thomasville, NC
Thomasville, NC, in Davidson County, is known as "Chair City" for its furniture heritage, including a 30-foot tall chair replica. This small city is located in the central Piedmont region. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 27,525, Thomasville has a total crime rate of 2,626.7 per 100,000 residents.