Is Fort Worth or Woodward Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Woodward is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 50/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,701 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 46% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Woodward has a 88% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 85.7x 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 | Woodward | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,700.9 | +1,457.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 283.5 | +175.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 17.2 | -9.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 43.0 | +12.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 8.6 | +64.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 214.8 | +108.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,417.4 | +1,282.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 446.7 | -102.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 884.8 | +957.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 85.9 | +427.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Woodward safer?
Woodward is safer with a total crime rate of 1,701 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Woodward has 283.5. Woodward 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 Woodward, OK
Woodward, Oklahoma, founded as a railroad town, sits in the state's northwestern region. This agricultural hub, home to over 12,000 residents, hosts the annual Woodward Elks Rodeo. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 11,641, Woodward has a total crime rate of 1,700.9 per 100,000 residents.