Is Fort Worth or West Hartford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, West Hartford is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 23/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,796 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 11% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where West Hartford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 15.6x 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 Hartford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,795.9 | +362.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 64.0 | +394.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 4.7 | +50.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 43.7 | +28.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 15.6 | +307.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,732.0 | -32.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 243.4 | +101.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,248.3 | -406.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 240.3 | +273.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West Hartford safer?
West Hartford is safer with a total crime rate of 2,796 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 11% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West Hartford has 64.0. West Hartford 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 Hartford, CT
West Hartford, a affluent suburb of Hartford, is home to Elizabeth Park, America's oldest public rose garden. It's a densely populated town with a median household income significantly above the state average. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 64,093, West Hartford has a total crime rate of 2,795.9 per 100,000 residents.