Is Fort Worth or Garland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Garland is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,222 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 30% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Garland has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 4.1x 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 | Fort Worth | Garland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,221.7 | +936.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 233.5 | +225.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.9 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 26.4 | +28.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 60.5 | +12.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 140.9 | +182.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,988.2 | +711.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 303.3 | +41.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,283.6 | +558.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 401.2 | +112.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Garland safer?
Garland is safer with a total crime rate of 2,222 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Garland has 233.5. Garland has lower violent crime.
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.
About Garland, TX
Garland, a large suburb northeast of Dallas, was once known as the "Watermelon Capital of the World." Its diverse population of over 240,000 makes it the 12th most populous city in Texas. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 246,255, Garland has a total crime rate of 2,221.7 per 100,000 residents.