Is Fort Worth or New Hope Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Hope is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 37/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 32% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where New Hope has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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New Hope — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
New Hope, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | New Hope | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,145.8 | +1,012.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 187.0 | +271.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.9 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 29.5 | +25.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 88.6 | -16.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 49.2 | +273.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,958.8 | +741.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 201.8 | +142.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,545.4 | +296.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 211.6 | +301.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New Hope safer?
New Hope is safer with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 32% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New Hope has 187.0. New Hope 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 Hope, MN
New Hope, a first-ring suburb northwest of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1953. It hosts the annual "New Hope Celebrates" festival and has a diverse population exceeding 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 20,319, New Hope has a total crime rate of 2,145.8 per 100,000 residents.