Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Live Oak, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Live Oak Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Live Oak (Safety Score 17/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,914 for Live Oak — 19% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Live Oak has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 62.2x 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 | Live Oak | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,914.2 | -755.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 143.4 | +315.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 81.0 | -25.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 6.2 | +66.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 56.1 | +267.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,770.9 | -1,071.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 218.2 | +126.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,060.3 | -1,218.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 492.4 | +21.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Live Oak, 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 Live Oak safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,914 for Live Oak — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Live Oak has 143.4. Live Oak 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 Live Oak, TX
Live Oak, Texas, a suburban city north of San Antonio, was incorporated in 1960 and is home to the popular Live Oak City Park. Its population of over 16,000 residents enjoys a diverse community near Cibolo Creek. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 16,044, Live Oak has a total crime rate of 3,914.2 per 100,000 residents.