Is Blue Island or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Blue Island is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 17/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,126 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 1% lower. Blue Island has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 48% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 47.1x 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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Blue Island, IL
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Blue Island | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.7 | 3,158.5 | -32.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 439.1 | 458.7 | -19.6 |
| Murder Rate | 14.2 | 7.4 | +6.7 |
| Rape Rate | 51.9 | 55.2 | -3.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 108.6 | 72.6 | +36.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 259.7 | 323.1 | -63.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,686.6 | 2,699.8 | -13.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 642.2 | 344.6 | +297.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,227.6 | 1,841.9 | -614.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 816.9 | 513.4 | +303.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Island or Fort Worth safer?
Blue Island is safer with a total crime rate of 3,126 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Blue Island has a violent crime rate of 439.1 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Blue Island has lower violent crime.
About Blue Island, IL
Blue Island, a historic city in Cook County, was incorporated in 1872 and is known for its original limestone quarry. It sits atop a geological ridge, once an island in glacial Lake Chicago, lending to its unique name and topography. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 21,179, Blue Island has a total crime rate of 3,125.7 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.