Is Fort Worth or Mill Valley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Mill Valley is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 70/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,098 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 65% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mill Valley has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 73.0x 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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Mill Valley — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Mill Valley, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Mill Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,098.3 | +2,060.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 95.2 | +363.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 0.0 | +55.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 29.3 | +43.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 65.9 | +257.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,003.1 | +1,696.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 183.0 | +161.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 790.8 | +1,051.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 29.3 | +484.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Mill Valley safer?
Mill Valley is safer with a total crime rate of 1,098 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Mill Valley has 95.2. Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, a Marin County city nestled at Mt. Tamalpais' base, is known for its redwood forests and affluent, predominantly white population. It was the starting point for the Dipsea Race, one of the oldest trail races in the U.S. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 13,658, Mill Valley has a total crime rate of 1,098.3 per 100,000 residents.