Is Bloomingdale or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bloomingdale is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 58/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,459 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 54% lower. Bloomingdale has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bloomingdale has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 44.8x 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 | Bloomingdale | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,458.7 | 3,158.5 | -1,699.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 71.8 | 458.7 | -386.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 31.4 | 55.2 | -23.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 72.6 | -72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 40.4 | 323.1 | -282.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,386.9 | 2,699.8 | -1,312.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 246.9 | 344.6 | -97.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,122.1 | 1,841.9 | -719.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 18.0 | 513.4 | -495.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloomingdale or Fort Worth safer?
Bloomingdale is safer with a total crime rate of 1,459 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bloomingdale has a violent crime rate of 71.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bloomingdale has lower violent crime.
About Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, grew around the DuPage River. Once home to a significant German immigrant population, it's now a diverse community with convenient access to major expressways. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 22,280, Bloomingdale has a total crime rate of 1,458.7 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.