Is Everett or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Everett (Safety Score 17/100 vs 13/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,486 for Everett — 9% lower. Everett has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Everett has a 42% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 9.0x 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 | Everett | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,485.9 | 3,158.5 | +327.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 266.9 | 458.7 | -191.8 |
| Murder Rate | 5.4 | 7.4 | -2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 32.4 | 55.2 | -22.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 67.4 | 72.6 | -5.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 160.0 | 323.1 | -163.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,219.0 | 2,699.8 | +519.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 355.0 | 344.6 | +10.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,060.6 | 1,841.9 | +218.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 803.4 | 513.4 | +290.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Everett or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,486 for Everett — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Everett has a violent crime rate of 266.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Everett has lower violent crime.
About Everett, WA
Everett, the largest city in Snohomish County, sits on Port Gardner Bay. Home to a large Boeing manufacturing plant, its population is around 110,000. It also hosts Naval Station Everett. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 111,276, Everett has a total crime rate of 3,485.9 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.