Is Bloomington or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Bloomington (Safety Score 17/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,777 for Bloomington — 16% lower. Bloomington has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bloomington has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 11.5x 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 | Bloomington | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,777.2 | 3,158.5 | +618.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 312.9 | 458.7 | -145.7 |
| Murder Rate | 1.2 | 7.4 | -6.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.4 | 55.2 | +0.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 41.6 | 72.6 | -31.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 213.6 | 323.1 | -109.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,464.3 | 2,699.8 | +764.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 219.4 | 344.6 | -125.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,022.0 | 1,841.9 | +1,180.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 222.9 | 513.4 | -290.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloomington or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,777 for Bloomington — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bloomington has a violent crime rate of 312.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bloomington has lower violent crime.
About Bloomington, MN
Bloomington, Minnesota, home to the Mall of America, is a first-ring suburb south of Minneapolis. Its diverse population reflects a mix of residential areas and significant commercial development. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 86,598, Bloomington has a total crime rate of 3,777.2 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.