Is Fort Worth or Irondale Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Irondale is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 54/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,581 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 50% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Irondale has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 73.7x 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 | Irondale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,580.7 | +1,577.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 177.3 | +281.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 22.2 | +33.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 29.6 | +43.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 125.6 | +197.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,403.5 | +1,296.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 214.2 | +130.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 893.8 | +948.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 295.5 | +217.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Irondale safer?
Irondale is safer with a total crime rate of 1,581 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Irondale has 177.3. Irondale 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 Irondale, AL
Irondale, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, is known for being the home of Mother Angelica and EWTN. Historically a railroad town, its population of around 12,000 is predominantly white and African American. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 13,538, Irondale has a total crime rate of 1,580.7 per 100,000 residents.