Is Fort Worth or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 30% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 65% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 3.8x 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 | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,212.5 | +946.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 728.5 | -269.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 7.0 | +0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 40.3 | +14.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 209.9 | -137.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 471.4 | -148.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,483.9 | +1,215.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 372.8 | -28.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 851.5 | +990.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 259.6 | +253.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. 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 Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, a sprawling Southern California metropolis, is a major Pacific Rim gateway, home to Hollywood's film industry. Its diverse population of nearly 4 million people resides across a vast urban landscape bordered by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 3,796,352, Los Angeles has a total crime rate of 2,212.5 per 100,000 residents.