Is Denver or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Denver (Safety Score 17/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 5,755 for Denver — 45% lower. Denver has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 59% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Denver | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,754.7 | 3,158.5 | +2,596.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 993.2 | 458.7 | +534.5 |
| Murder Rate | 9.8 | 7.4 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 93.6 | 55.2 | +38.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 176.2 | 72.6 | +103.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 713.4 | 323.1 | +390.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,761.6 | 2,699.8 | +2,061.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 708.0 | 344.6 | +363.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,821.6 | 1,841.9 | +979.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,231.9 | 513.4 | +718.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denver or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 5,755 for Denver — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Denver has a violent crime rate of 993.2 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Denver, CO
Denver, the "Mile High City," sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, a hub of Western expansion since its 1858 founding during the Gold Rush. This rapidly growing city is home to a diverse population of over 700,000 residents. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 722,031, Denver has a total crime rate of 5,754.7 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.