Is Fort Worth or Midwest City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Midwest City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 30/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 23% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Midwest City has a 50% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.2x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Midwest City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,429.2 | +729.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 348.5 | +110.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.9 | +0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 38.0 | +17.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 36.2 | +36.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 265.7 | +57.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,080.7 | +619.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 262.3 | +82.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,590.7 | +251.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 227.7 | +285.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Midwest City safer?
Midwest City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 23% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Midwest City has 348.5. Midwest City 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 Midwest City, OK
Midwest City, a sizable suburb of Oklahoma City, was founded during WWII to support Tinker Air Force Base. This eastern Oklahoma County community of around 59,000 residents is characterized by its post-war development and aviation ties. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 57,961, Midwest City has a total crime rate of 2,429.2 per 100,000 residents.