Is Fort Worth or Winchendon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Winchendon is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 81/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 806 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 74% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Winchendon has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 93.5x 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 | Winchendon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 805.9 | +2,352.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 234.3 | +224.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 28.1 | +27.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 206.2 | +117.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 571.6 | +2,128.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 149.9 | +194.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 318.6 | +1,523.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 103.1 | +410.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Winchendon safer?
Winchendon is safer with a total crime rate of 806 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Winchendon has 234.3. Winchendon 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 Winchendon, MA
Winchendon, "Toy Town, USA," is a small town in north-central Massachusetts, bordering New Hampshire. Its mill history is reflected in some of its architecture and the still-present railroad tracks. The population is predominantly white, with a median age in the low 40s. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 10,671, Winchendon has a total crime rate of 805.9 per 100,000 residents.