Is Fort Worth or Oak Forest Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oak Forest is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 91/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 527 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 83% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oak Forest has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 38.6x 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 | Oak Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 526.7 | +2,631.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 89.1 | +369.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 7.8 | +47.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 23.2 | +49.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 58.1 | +265.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 437.6 | +2,262.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 127.8 | +216.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 271.1 | +1,570.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 38.7 | +474.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Oak Forest safer?
Oak Forest is safer with a total crime rate of 527 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 83% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Oak Forest has 89.1. Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest, a southwest suburb of Chicago, grew around the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County established in 1910. Its residents are primarily white, with a notable Hispanic population. With a safety score of 91/100 and a population coverage of 25,823, Oak Forest has a total crime rate of 526.7 per 100,000 residents.