Is Fort Worth or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 17/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 32% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 37% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 18.2x 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 | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,634.2 | -1,475.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 555.6 | -96.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.3 | +0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 49.2 | +6.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 114.8 | -42.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 384.4 | -61.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 4,078.6 | -1,378.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 455.4 | -110.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,379.1 | -1,537.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 244.1 | +269.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Valdosta safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 32% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. 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 Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.