Is Burlington or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Burlington (Safety Score 17/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,769 for Burlington — 34% lower. Burlington has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Burlington has a 70% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 22.4x 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 | Burlington | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,768.8 | 3,158.5 | +1,610.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 479.1 | 458.7 | +20.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.3 | 7.4 | -5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 20.2 | 55.2 | -35.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 54.0 | 72.6 | -18.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 402.7 | 323.1 | +79.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,289.6 | 2,699.8 | +1,589.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 384.7 | 344.6 | +40.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,716.0 | 1,841.9 | +1,874.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 189.0 | 513.4 | -324.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlington or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,769 for Burlington — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Burlington has a violent crime rate of 479.1 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Burlington, VT
Burlington, Vermont, a city on Lake Champlain, is home to the Ben & Jerry's original ice cream shop. Its population is approximately 45,000, with a significant student presence. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 44,456, Burlington has a total crime rate of 4,768.8 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.