Is Fort Worth or North Smithfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Smithfield is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 67/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North Smithfield has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 78.0x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | North Smithfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,195.7 | +1,962.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 62.5 | +396.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.8 | +47.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 7.8 | +64.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 46.9 | +276.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,133.2 | +1,566.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 31.3 | +313.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,047.2 | +794.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 54.7 | +458.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or North Smithfield safer?
North Smithfield is safer with a total crime rate of 1,196 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while North Smithfield has 62.5. North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield, RI
North Smithfield is a rural town in northern Rhode Island, bordering Massachusetts. Historically a mill town, it retains a quiet, residential character with a population of around 16,000. Much of its land is wooded, including portions of the George Washington Management Area. With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 12,796, North Smithfield has a total crime rate of 1,195.7 per 100,000 residents.