Is El Paso or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, El Paso is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 47/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,773 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 44% lower. El Paso has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where El Paso has a 60% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | El Paso | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,773.0 | 3,158.5 | -1,385.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 279.0 | 458.7 | -179.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.0 | 7.4 | -4.5 |
| Rape Rate | 0.6 | 55.2 | -54.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.1 | 72.6 | -35.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 237.8 | 323.1 | -85.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,494.0 | 2,699.8 | -1,205.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 140.2 | 344.6 | -204.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,072.4 | 1,841.9 | -769.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.4 | 513.4 | -232.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Paso or Fort Worth safer?
El Paso is safer with a total crime rate of 1,773 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 44% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
El Paso has a violent crime rate of 279.0 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. El Paso has lower violent crime.
About El Paso, TX
Nestled at the base of the Franklin Mountains, El Paso is a large border city with a rich Tejano heritage. Its unique position makes it the largest binational metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere, boasting a vibrant blend of American and Mexican cultures. With a safety score of 47/100 and a population coverage of 678,860, El Paso has a total crime rate of 1,773.0 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.