Is Fort Worth or Oak Ridge Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oak Ridge is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 54/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,567 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 50% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oak Ridge has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 29.3x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Oak Ridge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,567.3 | +1,591.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 290.6 | +168.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 52.8 | +2.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.8 | +63.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 228.9 | +94.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,276.8 | +1,423.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 208.4 | +136.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,006.7 | +835.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 61.6 | +451.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Oak Ridge safer?
Oak Ridge is safer with a total crime rate of 1,567 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Oak Ridge has 290.6. Oak Ridge 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 Ridge, TN
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Oak Ridge was a secret city vital to the Manhattan Project. Its scientific legacy endures, drawing a diverse population to this historically significant East Tennessee community. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 34,071, Oak Ridge has a total crime rate of 1,567.3 per 100,000 residents.