Is Bismarck or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bismarck is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 25/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,678 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 15% lower. Bismarck has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bismarck has a 82% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 13.2x 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 | Bismarck | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,677.8 | 3,158.5 | -480.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 278.0 | 458.7 | -180.7 |
| Murder Rate | 1.3 | 7.4 | -6.1 |
| Rape Rate | 45.0 | 55.2 | -10.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.9 | 72.6 | -11.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 170.8 | 323.1 | -152.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,399.9 | 2,699.8 | -300.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.5 | 344.6 | -97.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,922.0 | 1,841.9 | +80.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 230.3 | 513.4 | -283.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bismarck or Fort Worth safer?
Bismarck is safer with a total crime rate of 2,678 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 15% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bismarck has a violent crime rate of 278.0 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bismarck has lower violent crime.
About Bismarck, ND
Bismarck, North Dakota, the state capital, sits on the east bank of the Missouri River. Named for German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, it's a regional hub with a growing population of over 70,000. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 75,546, Bismarck has a total crime rate of 2,677.8 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.