Is Fort Worth or Van Wert Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Van Wert (Safety Score 17/100 vs 13/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,485 for Van Wert — 9% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Van Wert has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 90.5x 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 | Van Wert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,485.2 | -326.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 236.0 | +222.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 45.4 | +9.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 190.6 | +132.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,249.2 | -549.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 335.8 | +8.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,859.0 | -1,017.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 54.5 | +458.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Van Wert safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,485 for Van Wert — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Van Wert has 236.0. Van Wert 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 Van Wert, OH
Van Wert, Ohio, "The Peony City," is a rural community in northwestern Ohio with a population of around 11,000. It is the birthplace of noted American author and humorist Ambrose Bierce. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 11,018, Van Wert has a total crime rate of 3,485.2 per 100,000 residents.