Is Fort Worth or Grand Rapids Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grand Rapids is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 69/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,121 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 65% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grand Rapids has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 88.0x 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 | Fort Worth | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,120.6 | +2,037.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 88.2 | +370.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 8.8 | +46.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 79.4 | +243.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,032.4 | +1,667.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 17.7 | +326.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,014.7 | +827.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 0.0 | +513.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Grand Rapids safer?
Grand Rapids is safer with a total crime rate of 1,121 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Grand Rapids has 88.2. Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids, Minnesota, a city of 11,000 in Itasca County, is home to the Forest History Center. Known as the birthplace of Judy Garland, it sits on the Mississippi River, surrounded by lakes and forests. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 11,333, Grand Rapids has a total crime rate of 1,120.6 per 100,000 residents.