Is Fort Worth or Watertown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Watertown is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 40/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,012 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 36% 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 27.8x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Watertown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,012.0 | +1,146.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 153.3 | +305.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 25.1 | +30.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.4 | +64.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 119.8 | +203.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,858.7 | +841.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 53.0 | +291.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,780.7 | +61.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 25.1 | +488.3 |
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 2,012 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 36% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Watertown has 153.3. 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, MA
Watertown, a historic Middlesex County town, sits along the Charles River just west of Boston. It was home to the Perkins School for the Blind, where Helen Keller studied. The town has a diverse population, including a notable Armenian community. With a safety score of 40/100 and a population coverage of 35,885, Watertown has a total crime rate of 2,012.0 per 100,000 residents.