Is Fort Worth or Littleton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Littleton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,732 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 14% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Littleton has a 69% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 22.6x 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 | Littleton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,731.7 | +426.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 213.3 | +245.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.3 | +5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 77.1 | -21.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 34.0 | +38.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 99.8 | +223.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,518.4 | +181.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 349.4 | -4.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,654.0 | +187.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 515.0 | -1.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Littleton safer?
Littleton is safer with a total crime rate of 2,732 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Littleton has 213.3. Littleton 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 Littleton, CO
Littleton, CO, incorporated in 1890, grew along the South Platte River, historically a gold rush supply hub. This Denver suburb of over 45,000 residents lies just south of the city, at the foothills of the Rockies. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 44,076, Littleton has a total crime rate of 2,731.7 per 100,000 residents.