Is Fort Worth or White Bear Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, White Bear Lake is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 59/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,411 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 55% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where White Bear Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 43.2x 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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White Bear Lake — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
White Bear Lake, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | White Bear Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,410.9 | +1,747.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 86.6 | +372.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 17.3 | +37.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.7 | +63.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 60.6 | +262.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,324.3 | +1,375.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 155.8 | +188.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,012.7 | +829.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 155.8 | +357.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or White Bear Lake safer?
White Bear Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,411 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while White Bear Lake has 86.6. White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Lake, a city named for a Dakota legend, sits on the shores of its namesake lake northeast of St. Paul. This Ramsey County community, once a popular resort town, is now home to over 25,000 residents. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 23,106, White Bear Lake has a total crime rate of 1,410.9 per 100,000 residents.