Is East Haven or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Haven is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 39/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,051 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 35% lower. East Haven has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where East Haven has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 36.3x 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 | East Haven | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,051.2 | 3,158.5 | -1,107.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 98.4 | 458.7 | -360.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 29.2 | 55.2 | -26.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 14.6 | 72.6 | -58.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 54.7 | 323.1 | -268.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,952.9 | 2,699.8 | -747.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 134.8 | 344.6 | -209.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,369.9 | 1,841.9 | -471.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 448.1 | 513.4 | -65.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Haven or Fort Worth safer?
East Haven is safer with a total crime rate of 2,051 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 35% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
East Haven has a violent crime rate of 98.4 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. East Haven has lower violent crime.
About East Haven, CT
East Haven, Connecticut, a shoreline town in New Haven County, was home to the first publicly funded library in the U.S. Its Long Island Sound beaches define its southern border. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 27,447, East Haven has a total crime rate of 2,051.2 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.