Is Fort Worth or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 4% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 61% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 8.3x 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 York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,039.7 | +118.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 671.4 | -212.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.9 | +3.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 23.4 | +31.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 187.5 | -114.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 456.2 | -133.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,368.3 | +331.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 154.7 | +189.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,015.0 | -173.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 198.5 | +314.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. 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 York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.