Is Chicago Ridge or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chicago Ridge is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 38/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,079 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 34% lower. Chicago Ridge has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chicago Ridge has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 73.0x 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 Ridge | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,079.4 | 3,158.5 | -1,079.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 285.6 | 458.7 | -173.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 80.5 | 55.2 | +25.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 43.9 | 72.6 | -28.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 161.1 | 323.1 | -162.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,793.8 | 2,699.8 | -906.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 197.7 | 344.6 | -146.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,339.9 | 1,841.9 | -502.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 256.3 | 513.4 | -257.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago Ridge or Fort Worth safer?
Chicago Ridge is safer with a total crime rate of 2,079 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chicago Ridge has a violent crime rate of 285.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Chicago Ridge has lower violent crime.
About Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge, a southwest suburb of Chicago, grew around its railroad heritage, notably the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. This village, primarily residential, sits in Cook County and is home to the Chicago Ridge Mall. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 13,658, Chicago Ridge has a total crime rate of 2,079.4 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.