Is Fort Worth or The Colony Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, The Colony is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 54/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,569 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 50% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where The Colony has a 76% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 21.8x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | The Colony | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,568.7 | +1,589.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 190.3 | +268.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.2 | +5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 39.4 | +15.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 17.5 | +55.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 131.3 | +191.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,378.3 | +1,321.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 131.3 | +213.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,109.2 | +732.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 137.8 | +375.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or The Colony safer?
The Colony is safer with a total crime rate of 1,569 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while The Colony has 190.3. The Colony 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 The Colony, TX
The Colony, Texas, a rapidly growing suburb in Denton County, was originally conceived as a lakeside residential community near Lewisville Lake. Its population of over 44,000 residents enjoys proximity to major Dallas-Fort Worth amenities. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 45,708, The Colony has a total crime rate of 1,568.7 per 100,000 residents.