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Fort Worth vs Los Angeles Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Fort Worth or Los Angeles Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 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.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Fort Worth, TX?

Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Flat Property Flat Total

Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX
Safety Score 17/100
Coverage 997,476
Total Crime Rate 3,158.5
Category Wins 3/7

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA
Safety Score 35/100
Coverage 3,796,352
Total Crime Rate 2,212.5
Category Wins 4/7

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.

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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.

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