Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Haltom City, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Haltom City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Haltom City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 38/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,075 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 34% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Haltom City has a 70% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 22.1x 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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Haltom City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Haltom City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,075.1 | +1,083.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 275.2 | +183.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.2 | +5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 35.5 | +19.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 35.5 | +37.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 202.0 | +121.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,799.9 | +900.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 304.1 | +40.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,262.8 | +579.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 233.0 | +280.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Haltom City, 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 Haltom City safer?
Haltom City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,075 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Haltom City has 275.2. Haltom City 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 Haltom City, TX
Haltom City, a Tarrant County suburb, was named for its founder, a wealthy cattleman. This inner-ring community, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is home to a diverse population of around 45,000 residents. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 45,059, Haltom City has a total crime rate of 2,075.1 per 100,000 residents.