Is Fort Worth or Oxnard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oxnard is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 29/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,474 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 22% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oxnard has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 5.1x 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 | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,473.6 | +684.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 596.4 | -137.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.0 | +4.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 32.9 | +22.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 118.6 | -46.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 441.8 | -118.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,877.3 | +822.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 200.7 | +143.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,315.4 | +526.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 361.3 | +152.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Oxnard safer?
Oxnard is safer with a total crime rate of 2,474 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Oxnard has 596.4. Fort Worth 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 Oxnard, CA
Oxnard, a coastal city in Ventura County, is known for its strawberry fields and as a gateway to the Channel Islands. Founded by Henry T. Oxnard for a sugar beet factory, its diverse population enjoys a Mediterranean climate. With a safety score of 29/100 and a population coverage of 197,361, Oxnard has a total crime rate of 2,473.6 per 100,000 residents.