Is Bothell or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bothell is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 57/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,479 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 53% lower. Bothell has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bothell has a 100% 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 | Bothell | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,478.9 | 3,158.5 | -1,679.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 110.0 | 458.7 | -348.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.6 | 55.2 | -31.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 21.6 | 72.6 | -51.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 64.8 | 323.1 | -258.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,368.9 | 2,699.8 | -1,330.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 223.9 | 344.6 | -120.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 997.7 | 1,841.9 | -844.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 147.3 | 513.4 | -366.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bothell or Fort Worth safer?
Bothell is safer with a total crime rate of 1,479 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 53% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bothell has a violent crime rate of 110.0 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bothell has lower violent crime.
About Bothell, WA
Bothell, Washington, once home to a significant logging industry, is now a growing suburban city northeast of Seattle. It straddles King and Snohomish Counties, boasting a median age of around 37. With a safety score of 57/100 and a population coverage of 50,917, Bothell has a total crime rate of 1,478.9 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.