Is Fort Worth or Norwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwood is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 79/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 880 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 72% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norwood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 31.5x 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 | Norwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 880.0 | +2,278.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 167.2 | +291.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 3.2 | +52.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 9.5 | +63.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 154.6 | +168.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 712.8 | +1,987.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 53.6 | +291.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 545.7 | +1,296.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 113.6 | +399.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Norwood safer?
Norwood is safer with a total crime rate of 880 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 72% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Norwood has 167.2. Norwood 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 Norwood, MA
Norwood, a Middlesex County town, is home to the historic Norwood Theatre. This suburban community, once a hub for printing, lies just southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 31,704, Norwood has a total crime rate of 880.0 per 100,000 residents.