Is Fort Worth or Waukesha Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Waukesha is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 75/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 990 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 69% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Waukesha has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 14.2x 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 | Waukesha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 990.0 | +2,168.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 115.4 | +343.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.4 | +6.0 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 28.5 | +26.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 7.1 | +65.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 76.9 | +246.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 874.6 | +1,825.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 51.3 | +293.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 767.8 | +1,074.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 55.6 | +457.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Waukesha safer?
Waukesha is safer with a total crime rate of 990 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 69% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Waukesha has 115.4. Waukesha 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 Waukesha, WI
Waukesha, once known as "Spa City" for its spring waters, is a city in southeastern Wisconsin. It serves as the county seat and is home to Carroll University. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 70,202, Waukesha has a total crime rate of 990.0 per 100,000 residents.