Is Fort Worth or Natick Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Natick is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 61/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,349 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 57% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Natick has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 26.9x 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 | Natick | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,348.7 | +1,809.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 213.1 | +245.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 10.8 | +44.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.1 | +64.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 194.2 | +128.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,135.6 | +1,564.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 72.8 | +271.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,035.8 | +806.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 27.0 | +486.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Natick safer?
Natick is safer with a total crime rate of 1,349 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Natick has 213.1. Natick 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 Natick, MA
Natick, Massachusetts, a town in Middlesex County, is home to the world's first industrial park. Its population of over 36,000 residents enjoys a suburban landscape just 17 miles west of Boston. With a safety score of 61/100 and a population coverage of 37,073, Natick has a total crime rate of 1,348.7 per 100,000 residents.