Is Fort Worth or Wood Dale Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Wood Dale is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 67/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,191 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wood Dale has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 72.9x 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 | Wood Dale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,190.7 | +1,967.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 102.3 | +356.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 43.8 | +11.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 7.3 | +65.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 51.1 | +272.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,088.5 | +1,611.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 226.5 | +118.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 774.3 | +1,067.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 87.7 | +425.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Wood Dale safer?
Wood Dale is safer with a total crime rate of 1,191 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Wood Dale has 102.3. Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale, IL
Wood Dale, a suburb west of Chicago, is home to a significant industrial park and O'Hare International Airport's western perimeter. Historically, it was a farming community before post-WWII development. With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 13,689, Wood Dale has a total crime rate of 1,190.7 per 100,000 residents.