Is Bozeman or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bozeman is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,193 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 31% lower. Bozeman has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bozeman has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.0x 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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Bozeman, MT
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bozeman | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,192.8 | 3,158.5 | -965.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 437.5 | 458.7 | -21.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 85.5 | 55.2 | +30.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 12.0 | 72.6 | -60.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 336.7 | 323.1 | +13.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,755.3 | 2,699.8 | -944.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 143.6 | 344.6 | -201.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,514.3 | 1,841.9 | -327.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 97.4 | 513.4 | -416.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bozeman or Fort Worth safer?
Bozeman is safer with a total crime rate of 2,193 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bozeman has a violent crime rate of 437.5 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bozeman has lower violent crime.
About Bozeman, MT
Bozeman, Montana, once a bustling railroad town, sits in a valley surrounded by mountains, home to Montana State University. Its population has steadily increased, drawing new residents to its outdoor recreation and historic Main Street. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 58,509, Bozeman has a total crime rate of 2,192.8 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.