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Is Canyon or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Canyon is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 84/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 729 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 77% lower. Canyon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Canyon has a 92% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 60.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Canyon, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canyon | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 728.5 | 3,158.5 | -2,430.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 54.2 | 458.7 | -404.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.0 | 7.4 | -1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 6.0 | 55.2 | -49.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 6.0 | 72.6 | -66.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 36.1 | 323.1 | -287.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 674.3 | 2,699.8 | -2,025.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 78.3 | 344.6 | -266.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 566.0 | 1,841.9 | -1,275.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 30.1 | 513.4 | -483.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Canyon, TX to Fort Worth, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon or Fort Worth safer?
Canyon is safer with a total crime rate of 729 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 77% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canyon has a violent crime rate of 54.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Canyon has lower violent crime.
About Canyon, TX
Canyon, Texas, a city of 13,000 residents, is home to West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. It sits in Randall County, south of Amarillo, offering a gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 16,609, Canyon has a total crime rate of 728.5 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.