Is Fort Worth or Healdsburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Healdsburg is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 48/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,744 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 45% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Healdsburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 90.1x 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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Healdsburg — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Healdsburg, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Healdsburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,743.8 | +1,414.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 352.4 | +106.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 54.2 | +1.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 27.1 | +45.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 271.1 | +52.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,391.4 | +1,308.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 162.6 | +181.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,174.6 | +667.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 54.2 | +459.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Healdsburg safer?
Healdsburg is safer with a total crime rate of 1,744 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Healdsburg has 352.4. Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg, CA
Nestled in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, Healdsburg is a charming wine country town known for its historic plaza. Its population of around 11,000 residents enjoys a vibrant culinary scene and proximity to world-class vineyards. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 11,068, Healdsburg has a total crime rate of 1,743.8 per 100,000 residents.