Is Fort Worth or Longview Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Longview is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,691 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 15% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longview has a 31% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 11.9x 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 | Longview | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,690.7 | +467.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 340.2 | +118.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 10.7 | -3.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 64.5 | -9.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 50.1 | +22.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 213.7 | +109.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,350.5 | +349.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 315.1 | +29.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,828.8 | +13.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 206.5 | +306.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Longview safer?
Longview is safer with a total crime rate of 2,691 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 15% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Longview has 340.2. Longview 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 Longview, TX
Longview, Texas, a city in East Texas known for its rose gardens, sits near the Louisiana border. It is the largest city in Gregg County, with a population exceeding 80,000. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 83,771, Longview has a total crime rate of 2,690.7 per 100,000 residents.