Is Fort Worth or Long Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Long Beach (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,156 for Long Beach — 24% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 67% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 2.2x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,155.7 | -997.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 676.9 | -218.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 8.3 | -0.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 45.0 | +10.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 222.6 | -150.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 400.5 | -77.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,478.8 | -779.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 704.8 | -360.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,795.7 | +46.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 978.3 | -464.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Long Beach safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,156 for Long Beach — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Long Beach has 676.9. 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 Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern California, is home to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. It boasts a diverse population exceeding 460,000, situated at the southern end of Los Angeles County. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 444,232, Long Beach has a total crime rate of 4,155.7 per 100,000 residents.