Is Chowchilla or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chowchilla is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 45/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,866 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 41% lower. Chowchilla has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chowchilla has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 51.1x 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 | Chowchilla | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,866.3 | 3,158.5 | -1,292.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.8 | 458.7 | +218.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 61.5 | 55.2 | +6.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 25.6 | 72.6 | -46.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 589.6 | 323.1 | +266.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,189.5 | 2,699.8 | -1,510.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 282.0 | 344.6 | -62.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 712.7 | 1,841.9 | -1,129.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 194.8 | 513.4 | -318.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chowchilla or Fort Worth safer?
Chowchilla is safer with a total crime rate of 1,866 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 41% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chowchilla has a violent crime rate of 676.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Chowchilla, CA
Chowchilla, a small city in the San Joaquin Valley, is known for its annual "Fairy Tale Town" parade. This agricultural community, with a population around 19,000, sits equidistant from Fresno and Merced. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 19,504, Chowchilla has a total crime rate of 1,866.3 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.