Is Fort Worth or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sand Springs is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 5% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sand Springs has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.5x 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 | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,010.0 | +148.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 248.4 | +210.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 24.8 | +30.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 19.9 | +52.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 193.7 | +129.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,761.6 | -61.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 243.4 | +101.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,269.9 | -428.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 248.4 | +265.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Sand Springs safer?
Sand Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, OK
Sand Springs, a Tulsa suburb, was founded by Charles Page as a home for orphans and widows. Situated along the Arkansas River, its population is around 20,000. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Sand Springs has a total crime rate of 3,010.0 per 100,000 residents.