Is Fort Worth or Newburyport Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Newburyport is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 94/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 442 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 86% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Newburyport has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 51.9x 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 | Newburyport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 442.0 | +2,716.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 46.8 | +411.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 20.8 | +34.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 26.0 | +297.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 395.2 | +2,304.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 20.8 | +323.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 348.4 | +1,493.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 26.0 | +487.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Newburyport safer?
Newburyport is safer with a total crime rate of 442 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 86% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Newburyport has 46.8. Newburyport 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 Newburyport, MA
Newburyport, a historic coastal city in Essex County, was a major shipbuilding center. Its downtown features Federal-style architecture and a bustling waterfront on the Merrimack River. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 19,232, Newburyport has a total crime rate of 442.0 per 100,000 residents.