Is Fort Worth or West Springfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than West Springfield (Safety Score 17/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,588 for West Springfield — 12% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where West Springfield has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 34.5x 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 Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,588.5 | -430.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 415.3 | +43.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 55.4 | -0.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 45.0 | +27.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 314.9 | +8.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,173.2 | -473.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 256.1 | +88.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,612.6 | -770.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 304.5 | +208.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West Springfield safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,588 for West Springfield — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West Springfield has 415.3. West Springfield 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 Springfield, MA
West Springfield, home to the annual Big E fair, sits on the western bank of the Connecticut River. This Hampden County town has a population of over 28,000, with notable Portuguese and Latino communities. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 28,898, West Springfield has a total crime rate of 3,588.5 per 100,000 residents.