Is Fort Worth or West St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than West St. Paul (Safety Score 17/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,465 for West St. Paul — 29% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where West St. Paul has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 45.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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West St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
West St. Paul, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | West St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,464.9 | -1,306.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 162.7 | +296.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 45.2 | +10.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 31.6 | +41.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 85.9 | +237.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 4,302.2 | -1,602.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 709.5 | -364.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,344.2 | -1,502.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 248.6 | +264.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West St. Paul safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,465 for West St. Paul — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West St. Paul has 162.7. West St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN
West St. Paul, a first-ring suburb south of St. Paul, is home to a diverse population of over 20,000. Historically, it was known for its fertile farmlands and truck gardens, supplying produce to the urban core. Today, Robert Street remains a bustling commercial corridor. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 22,128, West St. Paul has a total crime rate of 4,464.9 per 100,000 residents.