Is Fort Worth or Wisconsin Rapids Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Wisconsin Rapids is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 30/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,424 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 23% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wisconsin Rapids has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 53.6x 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 | Wisconsin Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,424.5 | +734.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 532.2 | -73.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 172.0 | -116.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.8 | +61.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 349.4 | -26.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,892.3 | +807.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 145.2 | +199.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,602.0 | +239.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 145.2 | +368.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Wisconsin Rapids safer?
Wisconsin Rapids is safer with a total crime rate of 2,424 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 23% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Wisconsin Rapids has 532.2. Fort Worth 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, a city on the Wisconsin River, was once known as Grand Rapids. It's the county seat of Wood County and historically a papermaking hub, with a population around 18,000. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 18,602, Wisconsin Rapids has a total crime rate of 2,424.5 per 100,000 residents.