Is Fort Worth or New Albany Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Albany is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 64/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,261 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 60% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Albany has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 87.3x 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 | New Albany | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,260.6 | +1,897.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 96.3 | +362.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 8.8 | +46.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.8 | +63.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 78.8 | +244.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,164.3 | +1,535.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 87.5 | +257.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 989.2 | +852.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 87.5 | +425.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New Albany safer?
New Albany is safer with a total crime rate of 1,261 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 60% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New Albany has 96.3. New Albany 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 New Albany, OH
New Albany, a planned community northeast of Columbus, is known for its distinctive white fences. This affluent suburb in Licking County boasts a median household income significantly above the state average. With a safety score of 64/100 and a population coverage of 11,423, New Albany has a total crime rate of 1,260.6 per 100,000 residents.