Is Brighton or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Brighton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 20/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,993 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 5% lower. Brighton has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Brighton has a 69% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 23.1x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Brighton | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,993.2 | 3,158.5 | -165.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 474.2 | 458.7 | +15.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.3 | 7.4 | -5.1 |
| Rape Rate | 81.0 | 55.2 | +25.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.0 | 72.6 | -35.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 351.6 | 323.1 | +28.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,519.0 | 2,699.8 | -180.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 249.8 | 344.6 | -94.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,903.7 | 1,841.9 | +61.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 365.5 | 513.4 | -147.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton or Fort Worth safer?
Brighton is safer with a total crime rate of 2,993 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Brighton has a violent crime rate of 474.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Brighton, CO
Brighton, Colorado, a city platted in 1871 along the Denver Pacific Railroad, sits northeast of Denver in Adams County. Its population of over 40,000 residents enjoys proximity to both urban amenities and agricultural landscapes. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 43,231, Brighton has a total crime rate of 2,993.2 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.