Is Fort Worth or Richmond Heights Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richmond Heights is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 75/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 980 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 69% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Richmond Heights has a 83% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 94.9x 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 | Richmond Heights | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 980.1 | +2,178.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 76.1 | +382.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 9.5 | -2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 19.0 | +36.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 28.6 | +44.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 19.0 | +304.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 904.0 | +1,795.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 152.3 | +192.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 637.6 | +1,204.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 114.2 | +399.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Richmond Heights safer?
Richmond Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 980 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 69% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Richmond Heights has 76.1. Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, once home to the Cleveland Zoo's original location. This eastern suburb of Cleveland has a population of over 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 10,509, Richmond Heights has a total crime rate of 980.1 per 100,000 residents.