Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Hereford, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Hereford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Hereford is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 70/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,123 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 64% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Hereford has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 67.9x 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 | Hereford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,122.8 | +2,035.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 238.2 | +220.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.8 | +0.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 61.2 | -6.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 20.4 | +52.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 149.7 | +173.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 884.6 | +1,815.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 183.7 | +160.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 639.6 | +1,202.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 61.2 | +452.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Hereford, 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 Hereford safer?
Hereford is safer with a total crime rate of 1,123 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 64% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Hereford has 238.2. Hereford 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 Hereford, TX
Hereford, "The Beef Capital of the World," is a Panhandle city founded in 1898 along the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway. Its economy remains tied to agriculture and cattle feedlots, with a population around 15,000. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 14,696, Hereford has a total crime rate of 1,122.8 per 100,000 residents.