Is Fort Worth or North St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North St. Paul is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 45/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 42% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North St. Paul has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 78.2x 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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North St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
North St. Paul, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | North St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,841.4 | +1,317.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 188.1 | +270.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.8 | +47.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 7.8 | +64.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 172.4 | +150.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,653.4 | +1,046.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 219.4 | +125.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,308.6 | +533.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 125.4 | +388.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or North St. Paul safer?
North St. Paul is safer with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while North St. Paul has 188.1. North St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN
North St. Paul, a Ramsey County suburb, is known for its historic "Manitou Days" celebration and its iconic snowman water tower. Located just east of St. Paul, it's a small, established community with a mix of housing types. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 12,762, North St. Paul has a total crime rate of 1,841.4 per 100,000 residents.