Is Fort Worth or Napa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Napa is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 51/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,673 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 47% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Napa has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 13.0x 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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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Napa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,672.6 | +1,485.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 290.0 | +168.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.2 | +2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 24.7 | +30.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 45.5 | +27.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 213.3 | +109.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,382.5 | +1,317.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 85.8 | +258.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,145.8 | +696.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 150.9 | +362.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Napa safer?
Napa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,673 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Napa has 290.0. Napa 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 Napa, CA
Napa, California, the heart of American winemaking since the mid-19th century, is a valley north of San Francisco. It boasts a median household income significantly higher than the state average, reflecting its affluent population. With a safety score of 51/100 and a population coverage of 76,888, Napa has a total crime rate of 1,672.6 per 100,000 residents.