Is Fort Worth or Grass Valley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grass Valley is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,687 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 15% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grass Valley has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 70.9x 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 | Grass Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,686.6 | +471.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 540.2 | -81.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 92.4 | -37.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 35.5 | +37.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 412.2 | -89.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,146.4 | +553.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 284.3 | +60.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,428.6 | +413.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 433.6 | +79.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Grass Valley safer?
Grass Valley is safer with a total crime rate of 2,687 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 15% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Grass Valley has 540.2. 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 Grass Valley, CA
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Grass Valley boomed during the Gold Rush, its historic downtown now a cultural hub. This small city, with a population around 13,000, retains much of its charming 19th-century architecture. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 14,070, Grass Valley has a total crime rate of 2,686.6 per 100,000 residents.