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Is Chico or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Chico is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,599 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 18% lower. Chico has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chico has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 9.9x 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 Chico, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Chico | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,599.4 | 3,158.5 | -559.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 701.2 | 458.7 | +242.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 7.4 | -5.4 |
| Rape Rate | 137.9 | 55.2 | +82.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.3 | 72.6 | +9.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 477.0 | 323.1 | +153.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,898.2 | 2,699.8 | -801.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 208.3 | 344.6 | -136.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,486.7 | 1,841.9 | -355.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 203.3 | 513.4 | -310.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Chico, CA to Fort Worth, TX?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chico or Fort Worth safer?
Chico is safer with a total crime rate of 2,599 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 18% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chico has a violent crime rate of 701.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Chico, CA
Chico, home to California State University, Chico, is a city in the Sacramento Valley. It boasts Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. The city's population is around 100,000. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 100,831, Chico has a total crime rate of 2,599.4 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.