Is Fort Worth or Gurnee Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Gurnee is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 30/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,410 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 24% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Gurnee has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 33.2x 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 | Gurnee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,410.0 | +748.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 166.4 | +292.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.3 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 59.9 | -4.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 20.0 | +52.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 83.2 | +239.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,243.6 | +456.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 196.4 | +148.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,910.7 | -68.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 136.5 | +376.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Gurnee safer?
Gurnee is safer with a total crime rate of 2,410 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Gurnee has 166.4. Gurnee 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 Gurnee, IL
Gurnee, Illinois, a village in Lake County, is home to Six Flags Great America, a popular amusement park since 1976. Its location along the Des Plaines River has shaped its development and natural landscape. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 30,041, Gurnee has a total crime rate of 2,410.0 per 100,000 residents.