Is Fort Worth or Maywood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Maywood is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 43/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,920 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 39% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 65% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 42.6x 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 | Maywood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,920.5 | +1,238.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 576.1 | -117.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.3 | +3.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 34.1 | +21.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 204.9 | -132.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 332.9 | -9.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,344.3 | +1,355.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 183.5 | +161.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 734.0 | +1,107.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 426.8 | +86.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Maywood safer?
Maywood is safer with a total crime rate of 1,920 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Maywood has 576.1. Fort Worth 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 Maywood, CA
Maywood, a small city in southeast Los Angeles County, is densely populated with a predominantly Hispanic community. It was once home to a major Chrysler assembly plant. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 23,432, Maywood has a total crime rate of 1,920.5 per 100,000 residents.