Is Fort Worth or Richfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richfield is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 14% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Richfield has a 63% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 27.5x 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 | Richfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,731.0 | +427.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 270.1 | +188.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.8 | +4.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 46.9 | +8.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 57.9 | +14.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 159.8 | +163.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,460.9 | +238.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 217.7 | +126.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,890.5 | -48.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 352.7 | +160.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Richfield safer?
Richfield is safer with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Richfield has 270.1. Richfield 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 Richfield, MN
Richfield, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, is home to the historic Wood Lake Nature Center. Its diverse population of over 36,000 resides just south of the city, near major transportation routes. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 36,287, Richfield has a total crime rate of 2,731.0 per 100,000 residents.