Is Fort Worth or Upper Arlington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Upper Arlington is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 80/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 827 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 74% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Upper Arlington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 28.2x 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 | Upper Arlington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 827.5 | +2,331.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 28.2 | +430.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 8.5 | +46.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 14.1 | +58.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 5.7 | +317.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 799.2 | +1,900.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 81.9 | +262.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 590.2 | +1,251.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 127.1 | +386.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Upper Arlington safer?
Upper Arlington is safer with a total crime rate of 827 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Upper Arlington has 28.2. Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington, OH
Upper Arlington, a Columbus suburb, was founded by the King and Godard Land Company. It's known for its tree-lined streets and affluent single-family homes, with a population exceeding 36,000. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 35,410, Upper Arlington has a total crime rate of 827.5 per 100,000 residents.