Is Anchorage or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Anchorage (Safety Score 17/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,781 for Anchorage — 16% lower. Anchorage has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 57% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 3.5x 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 | Anchorage | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,781.4 | 3,158.5 | +622.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,015.5 | 458.7 | +556.8 |
| Murder Rate | 9.4 | 7.4 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 161.0 | 55.2 | +105.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 166.9 | 72.6 | +94.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 677.5 | 323.1 | +354.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,765.9 | 2,699.8 | +66.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.1 | 344.6 | -27.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,025.7 | 1,841.9 | +183.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 423.1 | 513.4 | -90.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchorage or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,781 for Anchorage — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Anchorage has a violent crime rate of 1,015.5 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. This geographically isolated hub, home to over 40% of Alaska's population, famously rebuilt after the devastating 1964 earthquake. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 286,958, Anchorage has a total crime rate of 3,781.4 per 100,000 residents.
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.