Moving from Cleveland, OH to Fort Worth, TX?
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Is Cleveland, OH or Fort Worth, TX Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth, TX is safer than Cleveland, OH (Safety Score 17/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 5,987 for Cleveland, OH — 47% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 2.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Cleveland, OH?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,987.4 | 3,158.5 | +2,828.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,561.1 | 458.7 | +1,102.4 |
| Murder Rate | 30.1 | 7.4 | +22.6 |
| Rape Rate | 140.9 | 55.2 | +85.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 389.2 | 72.6 | +316.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,000.9 | 323.1 | +677.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,426.3 | 2,699.8 | +1,726.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 860.3 | 344.6 | +515.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,419.5 | 1,841.9 | +577.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,146.5 | 513.4 | +633.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Cleveland, OH to Fort Worth, TX?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth, TX is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 5,987 for Cleveland, OH — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,561.1 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, a city on Lake Erie, boasts a rich industrial past and is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Its diverse population reflects a blend of historic European immigrant communities and growing newer populations. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 362,762, Cleveland has a total crime rate of 5,987.4 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.