Is Fort Worth or Manteca Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Manteca is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 46/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,816 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 42% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Manteca has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 10.7x 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 | Manteca | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,816.4 | +1,342.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 347.5 | +111.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.1 | +6.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 42.8 | +12.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 72.7 | -0.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 230.9 | +92.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,468.9 | +1,230.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 196.7 | +147.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,034.9 | +807.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 237.3 | +276.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Manteca safer?
Manteca is safer with a total crime rate of 1,816 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Manteca has 347.5. Manteca 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 Manteca, CA
Manteca, "The Family City," is a Central Valley city in San Joaquin County. Founded in 1861 as a railroad town, its population has grown to over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 93,538, Manteca has a total crime rate of 1,816.4 per 100,000 residents.