Is Bowie or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bowie is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 29/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,473 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 22% lower. Bowie has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bowie has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.5x 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 | Bowie | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,473.3 | 3,158.5 | -685.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 193.2 | 458.7 | -265.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 35.1 | 55.2 | -20.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 58.0 | 72.6 | -14.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 100.1 | 323.1 | -223.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,280.0 | 2,699.8 | -419.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 138.8 | 344.6 | -205.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,761.8 | 1,841.9 | -80.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 379.4 | 513.4 | -134.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowie or Fort Worth safer?
Bowie is safer with a total crime rate of 2,473 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bowie has a violent crime rate of 193.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bowie has lower violent crime.
About Bowie, MD
Bowie, Maryland, a Prince George's County suburb, was originally a railroad stop called Huntington. It's home to Bowie State University, one of the nation's oldest Historically Black colleges. With a safety score of 29/100 and a population coverage of 56,929, Bowie has a total crime rate of 2,473.3 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.