Is Fort Worth or Great Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 21% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Great Falls has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 16.5x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Great Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,000.7 | -842.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 574.4 | -115.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 89.4 | -34.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 46.4 | +26.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 438.6 | -115.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,426.4 | -726.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 397.3 | -52.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,810.6 | -968.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 218.5 | +294.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Great Falls safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 21% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Great Falls has 574.4. Fort Worth 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 Great Falls, MT
Great Falls, Montana, a city bisected by the Missouri River, holds the only remaining intact Black Eagle Dam, a marvel of early hydroelectric engineering. This community, the third largest in Montana, is known for its proximity to Malmstrom Air Force Base. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 60,414, Great Falls has a total crime rate of 4,000.7 per 100,000 residents.