Is Fort Worth or Lynn Haven Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lynn Haven is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 82/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 785 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 75% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lynn Haven has a 80% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 47.2x 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 | Lynn Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 784.8 | +2,373.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 141.8 | +316.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.7 | +2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 18.9 | +36.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 14.2 | +58.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 104.0 | +219.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 643.0 | +2,056.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 85.1 | +259.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 529.5 | +1,312.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 28.4 | +485.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lynn Haven safer?
Lynn Haven is safer with a total crime rate of 785 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 75% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lynn Haven has 141.8. Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven, FL
Lynn Haven, a Bay County city, was founded by a Union Army general. Its population of around 14,000 residents enjoys proximity to North Bay and a predominantly suburban landscape. With a safety score of 82/100 and a population coverage of 21,152, Lynn Haven has a total crime rate of 784.8 per 100,000 residents.