Is Fort Worth or Grover Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grover Beach is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 57/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,488 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 53% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grover Beach has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 79.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Grover Beach — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Grover Beach, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Grover Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,488.5 | +1,670.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 328.1 | +130.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 64.0 | -8.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 16.0 | +56.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 240.1 | +83.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,160.4 | +1,539.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 128.0 | +216.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 992.3 | +849.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 40.0 | +473.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Grover Beach safer?
Grover Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 1,488 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 53% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Grover Beach has 328.1. Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach, CA
Grover Beach, California, a small coastal city in San Luis Obispo County, was originally called Town of Grover. It's the only city in the county with a developable beach that allows vehicles. With a safety score of 57/100 and a population coverage of 12,496, Grover Beach has a total crime rate of 1,488.5 per 100,000 residents.