Is Fort Worth or Lancaster Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lancaster Town is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 74/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,000 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 68% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lancaster Town has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 25.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Lancaster Town — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Lancaster Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,000.3 | +2,158.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 43.3 | +415.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.6 | +47.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 35.6 | +287.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 957.0 | +1,742.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 45.8 | +298.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 819.6 | +1,022.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 91.6 | +421.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lancaster Town safer?
Lancaster Town is safer with a total crime rate of 1,000 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lancaster Town has 43.3. Lancaster Town 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 Lancaster Town, NY
Lancaster, NY, a suburb of Buffalo, boasts a rich history, once being a major stop on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Its population of over 10,000 residents enjoys a distinct small-town feel within a larger metropolitan area. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 39,290, Lancaster Town has a total crime rate of 1,000.3 per 100,000 residents.