Is Fort Worth or Fountain Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fountain is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 31/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,375 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 25% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fountain has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 35.6x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Fountain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,375.4 | +783.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 481.5 | -22.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 107.0 | -51.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 78.5 | -5.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 296.0 | +27.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,893.9 | +805.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 253.2 | +91.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,398.2 | +443.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 242.5 | +270.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Fountain safer?
Fountain is safer with a total crime rate of 2,375 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Fountain has 481.5. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
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.
About Fountain, CO
Fountain, Colorado, named for Fountain Creek, sits just south of Colorado Springs. This growing community, once a stop along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, is home to a diverse population, many connected to nearby military installations. With a safety score of 31/100 and a population coverage of 28,037, Fountain has a total crime rate of 2,375.4 per 100,000 residents.