Is Cortland or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Cortland (Safety Score 17/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,181 for Cortland — 1% lower. Cortland has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Cortland has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 58.0x 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 | Cortland | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,180.8 | 3,158.5 | +22.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 226.8 | 458.7 | -231.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 40.7 | 55.2 | -14.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 11.6 | 72.6 | -61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 174.5 | 323.1 | -148.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,954.0 | 2,699.8 | +254.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 325.6 | 344.6 | -18.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,581.9 | 1,841.9 | +740.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 46.5 | 513.4 | -466.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cortland or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,181 for Cortland — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cortland has a violent crime rate of 226.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Cortland has lower violent crime.
About Cortland, NY
Cortland, "The Crown City," sits in Central New York's hills. Home to SUNY Cortland, it's a small city with a population around 19,000. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 17,197, Cortland has a total crime rate of 3,180.8 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.