Is Fort Worth or West Chicago Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, West Chicago is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 82/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 801 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 75% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where West Chicago has a 94% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 40.0x 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 | West Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 801.0 | +2,357.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 188.2 | +270.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 8.0 | -0.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 60.1 | -4.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 4.0 | +68.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 112.1 | +211.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 612.8 | +2,087.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 108.1 | +236.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 456.6 | +1,385.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 48.1 | +465.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West Chicago safer?
West Chicago is safer with a total crime rate of 801 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 75% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West Chicago has 188.2. West Chicago 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 West Chicago, IL
West Chicago, a city in DuPage County, was once known as Turner Junction, a significant railway hub. Its diverse population includes a large Hispanic community. With a safety score of 82/100 and a population coverage of 24,968, West Chicago has a total crime rate of 801.0 per 100,000 residents.