Is Chula Vista or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chula Vista is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 56/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,508 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 52% lower. Chula Vista has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chula Vista has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 3.6x 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 | Chula Vista | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,508.2 | 3,158.5 | -1,650.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 375.8 | 458.7 | -82.9 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 7.4 | -6.3 |
| Rape Rate | 19.4 | 55.2 | -35.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.2 | 72.6 | +9.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 273.2 | 323.1 | -50.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,132.4 | 2,699.8 | -1,567.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 134.4 | 344.6 | -210.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 666.4 | 1,841.9 | -1,175.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 331.6 | 513.4 | -181.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chula Vista or Fort Worth safer?
Chula Vista is safer with a total crime rate of 1,508 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chula Vista has a violent crime rate of 375.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Chula Vista has lower violent crime.
About Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista, "beautiful view" in Spanish, is San Diego County's second-largest city. It's home to the Olympic Training Center and sits just north of the Mexican border, reflecting a vibrant binational culture. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 273,843, Chula Vista has a total crime rate of 1,508.2 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.