Is Chicago or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Chicago (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,012 for Chicago — 21% lower. Chicago has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Chicago is 2.6x 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 | Chicago | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,012.2 | 3,158.5 | +853.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 539.9 | 458.7 | +81.2 |
| Murder Rate | 17.5 | 7.4 | +10.1 |
| Rape Rate | 58.8 | 55.2 | +3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 335.3 | 72.6 | +262.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 128.3 | 323.1 | -194.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,472.4 | 2,699.8 | +772.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 294.8 | 344.6 | -49.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,318.8 | 1,841.9 | +476.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 858.9 | 513.4 | +345.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,012 for Chicago — a 21% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chicago has a violent crime rate of 539.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, a major Midwest hub and birthplace of the skyscraper, sits on Lake Michigan's shores. Its diverse population of over 2.7 million people contributes to its vibrant arts and culture scene. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 2,638,698, Chicago has a total crime rate of 4,012.2 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.