Is Fort Worth or Waynesville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Waynesville (Safety Score 17/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,311 for Waynesville — 5% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Waynesville has a 75% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 92.2x 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 | Waynesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,310.8 | -152.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 499.4 | -40.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 18.5 | -11.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 101.7 | -46.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 18.5 | +54.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 360.7 | -37.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,811.4 | -111.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 259.0 | +85.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,460.0 | -618.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 92.5 | +420.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Waynesville safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,311 for Waynesville — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Waynesville has 499.4. Fort Worth 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 Waynesville, NC
Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Waynesville is Haywood County's largest town. Historically a resort destination, it maintains a small-town feel with a median age of around 48. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 10,813, Waynesville has a total crime rate of 3,310.8 per 100,000 residents.