Is Fort Worth or Lynnwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Lynnwood (Safety Score 17/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 6,331 for Lynnwood — 50% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Fort Worth has a 55% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 21.8x 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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Lynnwood — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Lynnwood, WA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Lynnwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 6,330.9 | -3,172.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 266.3 | +192.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 8.7 | -1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 26.2 | +29.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 107.0 | -34.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 122.3 | +200.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 6,064.6 | -3,364.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 504.3 | -159.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 4,986.1 | -3,144.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 574.2 | -60.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Lynnwood safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 6,331 for Lynnwood — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lynnwood has 266.3. Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood, a suburban city north of Seattle, was incorporated in 1959. Its strategic location at the junction of I-5 and I-405 contributes to its diverse population and commercial growth, with a significant Asian population. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 45,807, Lynnwood has a total crime rate of 6,330.9 per 100,000 residents.