Is Fort Worth or Glenwood Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Glenwood Springs (Safety Score 17/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,771 for Glenwood Springs — 34% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Glenwood Springs has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 96.5x 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 | Fort Worth | Glenwood Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,770.7 | -1,612.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 309.7 | +149.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 9.7 | -2.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 77.4 | -22.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 19.4 | +53.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 203.2 | +119.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 4,461.0 | -1,761.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 406.4 | -61.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,774.0 | -1,932.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 280.6 | +232.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Glenwood Springs safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,771 for Glenwood Springs — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Glenwood Springs has 309.7. Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs, CO
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Glenwood Springs is a resort town famous for its hot springs, drawing visitors since the Ute people. Its population hovers around 10,000, with tourism a major economic driver. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 10,334, Glenwood Springs has a total crime rate of 4,770.7 per 100,000 residents.