Is Fort Worth or Waltham Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Waltham is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 76/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 951 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 70% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Waltham has a 79% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 15.2x 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 | Waltham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 951.3 | +2,207.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 252.0 | +206.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.5 | +5.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 18.3 | +36.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 22.9 | +49.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 209.2 | +113.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 699.4 | +2,000.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 125.2 | +219.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 519.2 | +1,322.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 55.0 | +458.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Waltham safer?
Waltham is safer with a total crime rate of 951 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Waltham has 252.0. Waltham 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 Waltham, MA
Waltham, "Watch City," is a historic industrial suburb of Boston along the Charles River. Home to Brandeis University, its diverse population includes a significant immigrant community. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 65,488, Waltham has a total crime rate of 951.3 per 100,000 residents.