Is Fort Worth or Yukon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Yukon is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 61/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 57% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Yukon has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 36.5x 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 | Yukon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,354.6 | +1,803.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 168.4 | +290.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 47.6 | +7.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 3.7 | +68.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 117.2 | +206.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,186.2 | +1,513.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 157.4 | +187.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 944.5 | +897.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 84.2 | +429.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Yukon safer?
Yukon is safer with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Yukon has 168.4. Yukon 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 Yukon, OK
Yukon, Oklahoma, "Czech Capital of Oklahoma," is a historic railroad town just west of Oklahoma City. Founded during the Land Run of 1889, it retains a small-town feel with strong community ties. With a safety score of 61/100 and a population coverage of 27,315, Yukon has a total crime rate of 1,354.6 per 100,000 residents.