Is Fort Worth or Sylvania Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sylvania is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 81/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 804 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 75% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sylvania has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 52.4x 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 | Sylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 803.8 | +2,354.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 63.1 | +395.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 10.5 | +44.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.5 | +62.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 42.0 | +281.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 740.8 | +1,959.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 63.1 | +281.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 635.7 | +1,206.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 42.0 | +471.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Sylvania safer?
Sylvania is safer with a total crime rate of 804 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 75% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Sylvania has 63.1. Sylvania 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 Sylvania, OH
Sylvania, a Toledo suburb, is known for Lourdes University and its historic downtown. Situated in Lucas County, it's a community with a median age in the late 30s. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 19,034, Sylvania has a total crime rate of 803.8 per 100,000 residents.