Is Fort Worth or Yankton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Yankton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 34/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,249 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 29% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Yankton has a 91% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 63.5x 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 | Yankton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,248.7 | +909.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 280.3 | +178.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.4 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 82.8 | -27.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 6.4 | +66.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 178.4 | +144.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,968.4 | +731.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 82.8 | +261.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,796.4 | +45.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 89.2 | +424.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Yankton safer?
Yankton is safer with a total crime rate of 2,249 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Yankton has 280.3. Yankton 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 Yankton, SD
Yankton, South Dakota, once the territorial capital, lies on the Missouri River near the Nebraska border. This city of just over 15,000 residents boasts a rich history and a scenic riverfront. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 15,698, Yankton has a total crime rate of 2,248.7 per 100,000 residents.