Is Fort Worth or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 55/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 51% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 26.8x 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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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,555.9 | +1,602.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 231.1 | +227.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 48.4 | +6.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 16.1 | +56.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 166.6 | +156.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,324.8 | +1,375.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 115.6 | +229.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,080.3 | +761.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 129.0 | +384.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 51% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon 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 Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.