Is Fort Worth or Minot Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Minot is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 49/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 45% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Minot has a 71% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 21.2x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Minot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,721.9 | +1,436.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 318.9 | +139.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.1 | +5.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 53.2 | +2.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 44.6 | +27.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 219.0 | +104.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,403.0 | +1,296.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 240.2 | +104.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 939.6 | +902.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 223.2 | +290.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Minot safer?
Minot is safer with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Minot has 318.9. Minot 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 Minot, ND
Minot, home to the Scandinavian Heritage Park, sits in northern North Dakota. This city of about 48,000 residents is a regional hub near the Canadian border. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 47,041, Minot has a total crime rate of 1,721.9 per 100,000 residents.