Is Fort Worth or West Seneca Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, West Seneca Town is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 45/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,834 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 42% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where West Seneca Town has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 22.2x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | West Seneca Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,834.1 | +1,324.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 124.5 | +334.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.2 | +5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 6.7 | +48.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 22.2 | +50.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 93.4 | +229.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,709.6 | +990.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 162.3 | +182.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,318.3 | +523.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 229.0 | +284.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West Seneca Town safer?
West Seneca Town is safer with a total crime rate of 1,834 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West Seneca Town has 124.5. West Seneca Town 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 Seneca Town, NY
West Seneca, NY, a Buffalo suburb, developed around the historic Ebenezer Society. This Erie County town is predominantly residential, with a population exceeding 45,000. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 44,982, West Seneca Town has a total crime rate of 1,834.1 per 100,000 residents.