Is Beaverton or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Beaverton is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,026 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 4% lower. Beaverton has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Beaverton has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 10.3x 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 | Beaverton | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,026.0 | 3,158.5 | -132.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 364.8 | 458.7 | -93.9 |
| Murder Rate | 1.0 | 7.4 | -6.4 |
| Rape Rate | 66.1 | 55.2 | +10.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 64.1 | 72.6 | -8.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 233.6 | 323.1 | -89.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,661.2 | 2,699.8 | -38.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 351.4 | 344.6 | +6.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,083.5 | 1,841.9 | +241.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 226.3 | 513.4 | -287.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaverton or Fort Worth safer?
Beaverton is safer with a total crime rate of 3,026 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Beaverton has a violent crime rate of 364.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Beaverton has lower violent crime.
About Beaverton, OR
Beaverton, Oregon, a large suburb west of Portland, is home to Nike's world headquarters. Situated in the Tualatin Valley, it is one of Oregon's most diverse cities, with a significant Asian population. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 96,762, Beaverton has a total crime rate of 3,026.0 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.