Is Fort Worth or Nantucket Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nantucket is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 70/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,116 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 65% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Nantucket has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 67.4x 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 | Nantucket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,115.7 | +2,042.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 202.9 | +255.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 40.6 | +14.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 162.3 | +160.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 912.8 | +1,787.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 74.4 | +270.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 791.1 | +1,050.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 47.3 | +466.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Nantucket safer?
Nantucket is safer with a total crime rate of 1,116 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Nantucket has 202.9. Nantucket 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 Nantucket, MA
Nantucket, a remote island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, was once the whaling capital of the world. Today, its well-preserved historic district and pristine beaches attract a seasonal influx of wealthy summer residents, while year-round inhabitants number around 14,000. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 14,789, Nantucket has a total crime rate of 1,115.7 per 100,000 residents.