Is Fort Worth or Hays Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hays is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 50/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,694 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 46% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hays has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 47.5x 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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Hays — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Hays | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,694.4 | +1,464.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 233.2 | +225.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 57.1 | -1.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 9.5 | +63.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 166.6 | +156.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,461.1 | +1,238.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 171.3 | +173.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,218.4 | +623.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 71.4 | +442.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Hays safer?
Hays is safer with a total crime rate of 1,694 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Hays has 233.2. Hays 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 Hays, KS
Hays, Kansas, once a frontier outpost for Fort Hays, is a city in Ellis County with a population of around 21,000. Located on I-70 in the High Plains, it's home to Fort Hays State University. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 21,011, Hays has a total crime rate of 1,694.4 per 100,000 residents.