Is Fort Worth or Grove City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grove City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 23/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,782 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 12% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grove City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 23.0x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Grove City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,781.6 | +376.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 129.4 | +329.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 43.9 | +11.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 20.8 | +51.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 64.7 | +258.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,652.3 | +47.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 131.7 | +212.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,319.6 | -477.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 201.0 | +312.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Grove City safer?
Grove City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,782 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Grove City has 129.4. Grove City 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 Grove City, OH
Grove City, a Columbus suburb in Franklin County, grew significantly after I-71's construction. It hosts the annual Wine and Arts Festival, reflecting its community focus and vibrant local culture. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 43,284, Grove City has a total crime rate of 2,781.6 per 100,000 residents.