Is Fort Worth or Shaler Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Shaler Township is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 88/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 604 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 81% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Shaler Township has a 95% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 37.2x 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 | Shaler Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 604.5 | +2,554.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 48.5 | +410.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.7 | +3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 11.2 | +44.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 3.7 | +68.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 29.9 | +293.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 556.0 | +2,143.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 56.0 | +288.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 485.1 | +1,356.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 14.9 | +498.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Shaler Township safer?
Shaler Township is safer with a total crime rate of 604 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 81% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Shaler Township has 48.5. Shaler Township 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 Shaler Township, PA
Shaler Township, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh, spans the hills along Pine Creek. It was once a prominent agricultural area, now a diverse residential community with a population around 28,000. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 26,801, Shaler Township has a total crime rate of 604.5 per 100,000 residents.