Is Fort Worth or South Milwaukee Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, South Milwaukee is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 58/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 54% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where South Milwaukee has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.4x 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 | South Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,457.0 | +1,701.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 158.6 | +300.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 19.8 | +35.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 19.8 | +52.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 114.0 | +209.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,298.4 | +1,401.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 44.6 | +300.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,189.4 | +652.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 64.4 | +449.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or South Milwaukee safer?
South Milwaukee is safer with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while South Milwaukee has 158.6. South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee, WI
South Milwaukee, hugging Lake Michigan, developed around Bucyrus International, a major manufacturer. This city of roughly 20,000 residents is just south of Milwaukee proper. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 20,178, South Milwaukee has a total crime rate of 1,457.0 per 100,000 residents.