Is Fort Worth or Greenwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Greenwood (Safety Score 17/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,813 for Greenwood — 17% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fort Worth has a 44% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 44.4x 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 | Greenwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,812.6 | -654.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 489.4 | -30.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 13.4 | -5.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 62.3 | -7.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 57.8 | +14.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 351.5 | -28.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,323.3 | -623.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 729.6 | -385.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,531.4 | -689.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 62.3 | +451.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Greenwood safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,813 for Greenwood — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Greenwood has 489.4. 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 Greenwood, SC
Greenwood, SC, in the Upstate region, is home to Lander University, a public liberal arts school. This city of about 23,000 residents serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding Greenwood County. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 22,478, Greenwood has a total crime rate of 3,812.6 per 100,000 residents.