Is Fort Worth or Scranton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Scranton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 52/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,627 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 49% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Scranton has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 13.2x 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 | Scranton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,626.5 | +1,532.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 281.4 | +177.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 9.3 | -1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 92.5 | -37.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 31.7 | +40.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 148.0 | +175.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,345.1 | +1,354.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 192.9 | +151.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,022.7 | +819.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 129.5 | +383.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Scranton safer?
Scranton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,627 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 49% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Scranton has 281.4. Scranton 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 Scranton, PA
Scranton, once a booming hub of the anthracite coal industry, is the largest city in northeastern Pennsylvania. Nestled in the Lackawanna River valley, its population is predominantly white, with a growing Hispanic community. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 75,683, Scranton has a total crime rate of 1,626.5 per 100,000 residents.