Is Fort Worth or Oak Lawn Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oak Lawn is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 43/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,907 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 40% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Oak Lawn has a 61% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 18.2x 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 Lawn | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,907.1 | +1,251.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 180.2 | +278.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.6 | +3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 36.4 | +18.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 43.7 | +28.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 96.5 | +226.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,726.9 | +972.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 343.9 | +0.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,155.5 | +686.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 227.5 | +285.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Oak Lawn safer?
Oak Lawn is safer with a total crime rate of 1,907 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 40% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Oak Lawn has 180.2. Oak Lawn 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 Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, is known for its annual fall parade. This village in Cook County is largely residential, with a diverse population. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 54,953, Oak Lawn has a total crime rate of 1,907.1 per 100,000 residents.