Is Colorado Springs or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 24% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 36% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 2.0x 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 | Colorado Springs | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 3,158.5 | +1,008.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 458.7 | +259.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 7.4 | +0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 55.2 | +46.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 72.6 | +4.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 323.1 | +205.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 2,699.8 | +749.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 344.6 | +185.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 1,841.9 | +385.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 513.4 | +178.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Colorado Springs, CO
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is a city with a strong military presence, home to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Its population of over 480,000 residents enjoys a high desert climate. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 491,474, Colorado Springs has a total crime rate of 4,167.1 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.