Is Fort Worth or Nampa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nampa is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 70/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,097 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 robbery, where Nampa has a 79% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 8.4x 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 | Nampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,097.1 | +2,061.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 354.8 | +103.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.5 | +4.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 77.3 | -22.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 15.1 | +57.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 258.1 | +65.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 742.3 | +1,957.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 151.3 | +193.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 508.6 | +1,333.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 82.4 | +431.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Nampa safer?
Nampa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,097 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 Nampa has 354.8. Nampa 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 Nampa, ID
Nampa, once a pivotal railway town, is now Idaho's third-largest city, situated in the agriculturally rich Treasure Valley. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Boise River and the majestic Owyhee Mountains. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 118,950, Nampa has a total crime rate of 1,097.1 per 100,000 residents.