Is Fort Worth or New Britain Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Britain is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 32/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,347 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 26% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Britain has a 46% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 13.4x 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 | New Britain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,346.8 | +811.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 421.3 | +37.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.0 | +3.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 45.6 | +9.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 65.8 | +6.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 305.9 | +17.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,925.5 | +774.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 130.2 | +214.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,308.2 | +533.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 487.1 | +26.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New Britain safer?
New Britain is safer with a total crime rate of 2,347 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New Britain has 421.3. New Britain 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 Britain, CT
New Britain, "Hardware City," was a manufacturing hub known for Stanley Black & Decker. This city in central Connecticut is home to a significant Polish-American population. With a safety score of 32/100 and a population coverage of 74,528, New Britain has a total crime rate of 2,346.8 per 100,000 residents.