Is Burbank or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Burbank (Safety Score 17/100 vs 13/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,462 for Burbank — 9% lower. Burbank has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Burbank has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 9.8x 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 | Burbank | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,462.3 | 3,158.5 | +303.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 390.6 | 458.7 | -68.0 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 7.4 | -5.5 |
| Rape Rate | 11.8 | 55.2 | -43.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 94.7 | 72.6 | +22.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 282.1 | 323.1 | -41.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,071.7 | 2,699.8 | +371.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 342.3 | 344.6 | -2.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,436.5 | 1,841.9 | +594.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 293.0 | 513.4 | -220.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burbank or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,462 for Burbank — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Burbank has a violent crime rate of 390.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Burbank has lower violent crime.
About Burbank, CA
Burbank, a San Fernando Valley city, is home to major entertainment studios like Warner Bros. and Disney. Its population is diverse, with a significant portion employed in the media industry. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 101,377, Burbank has a total crime rate of 3,462.3 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.