Is Coalinga or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Coalinga is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 78/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 902 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 71% lower. Coalinga has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Coalinga has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 57.7x 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 | Coalinga | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 902.3 | 3,158.5 | -2,256.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 491.6 | 458.7 | +33.0 |
| Murder Rate | 5.8 | 7.4 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 17.4 | 55.2 | -37.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 11.6 | 72.6 | -61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.9 | 323.1 | +133.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 410.6 | 2,699.8 | -2,289.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 98.3 | 344.6 | -246.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 266.1 | 1,841.9 | -1,575.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 46.3 | 513.4 | -467.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coalinga or Fort Worth safer?
Coalinga is safer with a total crime rate of 902 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Coalinga has a violent crime rate of 491.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, a San Joaquin Valley town, was once a major coal producer, hence its name ("Coaling A" for its railroad stop). Today, it's a small, isolated community in western Fresno County, primarily dependent on agriculture and oil. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 17,290, Coalinga has a total crime rate of 902.3 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.