Is Fort Worth or Old Saybrook Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Old Saybrook is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 50/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,697 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 46% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Old Saybrook has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 94.0x 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 | Old Saybrook | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,697.2 | +1,461.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 75.4 | +383.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 9.4 | +45.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 18.9 | +53.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 47.1 | +276.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,621.7 | +1,078.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 122.6 | +222.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,206.9 | +635.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 292.3 | +221.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Old Saybrook safer?
Old Saybrook is safer with a total crime rate of 1,697 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Old Saybrook has 75.4. Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook, CT
Old Saybrook, a historic shoreline town at the mouth of the Connecticut River, was home to Yale University's first campus. Its population of around 17,000 enjoys scenic views and a rich maritime heritage. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 10,606, Old Saybrook has a total crime rate of 1,697.2 per 100,000 residents.