Is Bradley or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bradley is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 26/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,608 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 17% lower. Bradley has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bradley has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 65.5x 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 | Bradley | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,607.7 | 3,158.5 | -550.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 269.3 | 458.7 | -189.4 |
| Murder Rate | 13.1 | 7.4 | +5.7 |
| Rape Rate | 46.0 | 55.2 | -9.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.7 | 72.6 | -52.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 190.5 | 323.1 | -132.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,338.4 | 2,699.8 | -361.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 532.1 | 344.6 | +187.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,806.4 | 1,841.9 | -35.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 0.0 | 513.4 | -513.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradley or Fort Worth safer?
Bradley is safer with a total crime rate of 2,608 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bradley has a violent crime rate of 269.3 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bradley has lower violent crime.
About Bradley, IL
Bradley, Illinois, a village in Kankakee County, was named for early settler Edward Bradley. Located along the I-57 corridor, it's part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 15,224, Bradley has a total crime rate of 2,607.7 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.