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Is Angleton or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Angleton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 66/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,211 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 62% lower. Angleton has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Angleton has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 48.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Angleton, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Angleton | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,211.3 | 3,158.5 | -1,947.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 258.9 | 458.7 | -199.8 |
| Murder Rate | 9.8 | 7.4 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 63.5 | 55.2 | +8.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.5 | 72.6 | -53.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 161.2 | 323.1 | -161.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 952.4 | 2,699.8 | -1,747.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 205.1 | 344.6 | -139.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 664.3 | 1,841.9 | -1,177.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 83.0 | 513.4 | -430.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Angleton, TX to Fort Worth, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angleton or Fort Worth safer?
Angleton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,211 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Angleton has a violent crime rate of 258.9 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Angleton has lower violent crime.
About Angleton, TX
Angleton, the "Christmas City of the Brazos," is a small city south of Houston and the county seat of Brazoria County. Its economy historically revolved around agriculture, particularly cotton and ranching, with a population around 19,000. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 20,474, Angleton has a total crime rate of 1,211.3 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.