Is Fort Worth or Lincolnwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lincolnwood is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 25/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,646 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 16% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lincolnwood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 78.6x 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 | Lincolnwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,646.3 | +512.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 118.1 | +340.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 0.0 | +55.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 70.9 | +1.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 39.4 | +283.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,528.2 | +171.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 748.2 | -403.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,496.4 | +345.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 283.5 | +229.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lincolnwood safer?
Lincolnwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,646 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lincolnwood has 118.1. Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood, IL
Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, is home to a diverse population and known for its distinctive purple streetlights. Historically, the village was incorporated in 1931. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 12,697, Lincolnwood has a total crime rate of 2,646.3 per 100,000 residents.