Is Fort Worth or Northfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Northfield is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 56/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,502 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 52% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Northfield has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 47.3x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Northfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,502.4 | +1,656.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 151.7 | +307.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 33.2 | +22.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 118.5 | +204.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,350.8 | +1,349.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 104.3 | +240.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,237.0 | +604.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 9.5 | +503.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Northfield safer?
Northfield is safer with a total crime rate of 1,502 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Northfield has 151.7. Northfield 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 Northfield, MN
Nestled on the Cannon River, Northfield is a historic college town home to Carleton and St. Olaf colleges. Its population of around 20,000 is largely composed of academics and their families. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 21,099, Northfield has a total crime rate of 1,502.4 per 100,000 residents.