Is Fort Worth or Madison Heights Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Madison Heights is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 48/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,735 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 45% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Madison Heights has a 61% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 35.4x 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 | Madison Heights | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,734.8 | +1,423.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 276.7 | +182.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.1 | +0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 21.3 | +34.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 28.4 | +44.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 220.0 | +103.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,458.1 | +1,241.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 113.5 | +231.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,096.2 | +745.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 248.3 | +265.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Madison Heights safer?
Madison Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 1,735 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Madison Heights has 276.7. Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights, MI
Madison Heights, a suburb of Detroit, was once known as the "City of Churches." It's a landlocked community in Oakland County, primarily residential with a significant commercial corridor along John R Road. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 28,188, Madison Heights has a total crime rate of 1,734.8 per 100,000 residents.