Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lubbock, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Lubbock Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Lubbock (Safety Score 17/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,451 for Lubbock — 8% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 44% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 3.7x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,450.9 | -292.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 822.2 | -363.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.2 | +2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 77.1 | -21.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 115.6 | -43.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 623.2 | -300.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,628.8 | +71.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 538.0 | -193.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,822.9 | +18.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 267.9 | +245.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Lubbock, 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 Lubbock safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,451 for Lubbock — a 8% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Lubbock has 822.2. 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 Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, Texas, the "Hub City," is a West Texas city with a strong agricultural presence, known for its cotton production and as the birthplace of Buddy Holly. It's home to Texas Tech University and boasts a population of over 260,000 residents. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 269,900, Lubbock has a total crime rate of 3,450.9 per 100,000 residents.