Is Fort Worth or Johnstown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Johnstown (Safety Score 17/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,234 for Johnstown — 2% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Johnstown has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.2x 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 | Johnstown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,234.1 | -75.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 177.5 | +281.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 24.7 | +30.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 24.7 | +47.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 128.2 | +194.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,056.6 | -356.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 128.2 | +216.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,790.4 | -948.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 138.0 | +375.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Johnstown safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,234 for Johnstown — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Johnstown has 177.5. Johnstown 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 Johnstown, CO
Johnstown, a Weld County town, sits near I-25. Originally a farming community, it's experiencing rapid growth and suburbanization. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 20,284, Johnstown has a total crime rate of 3,234.1 per 100,000 residents.