Is Barnstable or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Barnstable is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 66/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Barnstable has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Barnstable has a 76% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 19.6x 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 | Barnstable | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,195.8 | 3,158.5 | -1,962.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 410.4 | 458.7 | -48.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 7.4 | -5.5 |
| Rape Rate | 64.8 | 55.2 | +9.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.7 | 72.6 | -54.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 326.0 | 323.1 | +2.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 785.4 | 2,699.8 | -1,914.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 131.6 | 344.6 | -213.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 581.2 | 1,841.9 | -1,260.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 72.7 | 513.4 | -440.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnstable or Fort Worth safer?
Barnstable is safer with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Barnstable has a violent crime rate of 410.4 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Barnstable has lower violent crime.
About Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, the largest community on Cape Cod, is a historic town of villages including Hyannis, a major transportation hub. Its population of over 45,000 makes it the most populous municipality in Barnstable County. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 50,928, Barnstable has a total crime rate of 1,195.8 per 100,000 residents.
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.