Is Fort Worth or Sherwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sherwood is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 19% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sherwood has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 30.0x 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 | Sherwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,570.5 | +588.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 635.1 | -176.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.0 | +4.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 33.1 | +22.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 39.1 | +33.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 559.9 | -236.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,935.4 | +764.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 286.0 | +58.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,453.8 | +388.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 195.7 | +317.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Sherwood safer?
Sherwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Sherwood has 635.1. 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 Sherwood, AR
Sherwood, Arkansas, a suburb north of Little Rock, was once known as Jacksonville-Little Rock Road. This Pulaski County city is home to over 32,000 residents. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 33,223, Sherwood has a total crime rate of 2,570.5 per 100,000 residents.