Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Gatesville, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Gatesville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Gatesville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 74/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,015 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 68% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Gatesville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 61.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Gatesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,015.3 | +2,143.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 148.6 | +310.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 31.0 | +24.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 6.2 | +66.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 111.4 | +211.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 866.7 | +1,833.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 161.0 | +183.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 619.1 | +1,222.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 86.7 | +426.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Gatesville, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Gatesville safer?
Gatesville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,015 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Gatesville has 148.6. Gatesville 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 Gatesville, TX
Gatesville, a Central Texas city, is home to the Texas State Prison System's female incarceration facilities. Situated in Coryell County, its population was around 16,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 16,153, Gatesville has a total crime rate of 1,015.3 per 100,000 residents.