Is Fort Worth or Watertown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Watertown is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 68/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,164 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 63% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Watertown has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 44.7x 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 | Watertown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,164.0 | +1,994.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 13.4 | +445.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 4.5 | +50.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 9.0 | +314.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,150.6 | +1,549.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 89.5 | +255.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 895.4 | +946.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 165.6 | +347.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Watertown safer?
Watertown is safer with a total crime rate of 1,164 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 63% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Watertown has 13.4. Watertown 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 Watertown, CT
Watertown, CT, once home to the Taft School, is a suburban town in Litchfield County. Its rolling hills and proximity to Waterbury define its landscape and the lives of its roughly 22,000 residents. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 22,337, Watertown has a total crime rate of 1,164.0 per 100,000 residents.