Is Fort Worth or Groton Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Groton Town is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 71/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,081 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 66% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Groton Town has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 35.7x 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 | Groton Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,081.4 | +2,077.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 93.1 | +365.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.6 | +3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 10.7 | +44.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.7 | +61.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 68.0 | +255.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 988.3 | +1,711.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 85.9 | +258.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 809.3 | +1,032.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 93.1 | +420.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Groton Town safer?
Groton Town is safer with a total crime rate of 1,081 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Groton Town has 93.1. Groton Town 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 Groton Town, CT
Groton, home to the Submarine Force Museum and Mystic Aquarium, is a southeastern Connecticut town on Long Island Sound. Its population is approximately 40,000. With a safety score of 71/100 and a population coverage of 27,927, Groton Town has a total crime rate of 1,081.4 per 100,000 residents.