Is Fort Worth or New Haven Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than New Haven (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,123 for New Haven — 23% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 60% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 7.3x 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 Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,123.3 | -964.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 536.3 | -77.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 10.9 | -3.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 32.1 | +23.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 180.7 | -108.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 311.1 | +12.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,587.1 | -887.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 377.4 | -32.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,402.3 | -560.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 807.3 | -293.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New Haven safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,123 for New Haven — a 23% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New Haven has 536.3. 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 New Haven, CT
Home to Yale University since 1701, New Haven is a coastal city in south-central Connecticut. Its diverse population is roughly 135,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 137,243, New Haven has a total crime rate of 4,123.3 per 100,000 residents.