Is Crystal Lake or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Crystal Lake is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 66/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,208 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Crystal Lake has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Crystal Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 24.3x 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 | Crystal Lake | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,207.6 | 3,158.5 | -1,950.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 104.7 | 458.7 | -354.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 48.7 | 55.2 | -6.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 4.9 | 72.6 | -67.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 51.1 | 323.1 | -272.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,102.9 | 2,699.8 | -1,596.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 102.3 | 344.6 | -242.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 927.6 | 1,841.9 | -914.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 73.0 | 513.4 | -440.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crystal Lake or Fort Worth safer?
Crystal Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,208 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Crystal Lake has a violent crime rate of 104.7 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Crystal Lake has lower violent crime.
About Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake, Illinois, a city named for its spring-fed lake, is home to over 40,000 residents in McHenry County. It was originally two separate communities, Nunda and Crystal Lake, before consolidating. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 41,074, Crystal Lake has a total crime rate of 1,207.6 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.