Is Fort Worth or Wheeling Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Wheeling is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 76/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 972 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 69% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Wheeling has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 26.8x 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 | Wheeling | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 971.8 | +2,186.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 64.4 | +394.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.7 | +4.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 29.5 | +25.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.7 | +61.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 18.8 | +304.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 907.4 | +1,792.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 217.4 | +127.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 585.2 | +1,256.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 104.7 | +408.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Wheeling safer?
Wheeling is safer with a total crime rate of 972 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 69% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Wheeling has 64.4. Wheeling 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 Wheeling, IL
Wheeling, Illinois, once home to a significant German immigrant population, is a village in Cook and Lake counties. Situated about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, it is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 37,251, Wheeling has a total crime rate of 971.8 per 100,000 residents.