Is Fort Worth or Sarasota Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sarasota is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 36/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,165 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 31% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Sarasota has a 40% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Sarasota — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Sarasota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,164.9 | +993.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 549.4 | -90.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 12.0 | -4.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 39.4 | +15.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 85.6 | -13.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 412.5 | -89.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,615.6 | +1,084.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 246.4 | +98.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,358.8 | +483.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 10.3 | +503.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Sarasota safer?
Sarasota is safer with a total crime rate of 2,165 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Sarasota has 549.4. Fort Worth 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 Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, Florida, on the Gulf Coast, boasts Ringling Museum’s circus heritage. This city of over 50,000 residents is a popular snowbird destination. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 58,432, Sarasota has a total crime rate of 2,164.9 per 100,000 residents.