Moving from Fort Worth, TX to McAllen, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or McAllen Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, McAllen is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 41/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,986 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 37% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where McAllen has a 67% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 6.7x 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 SAFER than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | McAllen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,986.3 | +1,172.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 150.7 | +308.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.7 | +4.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 39.2 | +16.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 23.7 | +48.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 84.5 | +238.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,835.6 | +864.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 63.5 | +281.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,704.5 | +137.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 67.6 | +445.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to McAllen, 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 McAllen safer?
McAllen is safer with a total crime rate of 1,986 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 37% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while McAllen has 150.7. McAllen 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 McAllen, TX
McAllen, Texas, a vibrant city in the Rio Grande Valley, thrives as a major retail and medical hub. Its subtropical climate and proximity to the Mexican border, just south of Hidalgo, have historically shaped its unique cultural identity. With a safety score of 41/100 and a population coverage of 148,017, McAllen has a total crime rate of 1,986.3 per 100,000 residents.