Is Flagstaff or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Flagstaff is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,698 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 15% lower. Flagstaff has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Flagstaff has a 26% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 13.1x 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 | Flagstaff | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,697.8 | 3,158.5 | -460.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 465.8 | 458.7 | +7.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 7.4 | -0.9 |
| Rape Rate | 70.7 | 55.2 | +15.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 53.6 | 72.6 | -18.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 332.3 | 323.1 | +9.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,232.0 | 2,699.8 | -467.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 123.0 | 344.6 | -221.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,970.4 | 1,841.9 | +128.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 138.7 | 513.4 | -374.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flagstaff or Fort Worth safer?
Flagstaff is safer with a total crime rate of 2,698 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 15% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Flagstaff has a violent crime rate of 465.8 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, Arizona, a city with a rich railroad history, sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet near the San Francisco Peaks. It's home to Northern Arizona University, a major employer. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 76,433, Flagstaff has a total crime rate of 2,697.8 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.