Is Fort Worth or Hanover Borough Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hanover Borough is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 26/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,618 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 17% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hanover Borough has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 60.0x 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 | Hanover Borough | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,618.0 | +540.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 108.3 | +350.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 0.0 | +55.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 6.0 | +66.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 102.3 | +220.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,509.6 | +190.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 48.2 | +296.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,317.0 | -475.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 144.4 | +369.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Hanover Borough safer?
Hanover Borough is safer with a total crime rate of 2,618 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Hanover Borough has 108.3. Hanover Borough 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 Hanover Borough, PA
Hanover Borough, "The Confectionery Capital," is a historic York County community. It was the site of the first major skirmish of the Gettysburg Campaign. Its population is approximately 16,000 residents. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 16,616, Hanover Borough has a total crime rate of 2,618.0 per 100,000 residents.