Is Fort Worth or Pasadena Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pasadena is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 21/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,919 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 8% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pasadena has a 44% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 6.9x 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 | Pasadena | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,918.8 | +239.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 566.8 | -108.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.1 | +3.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 69.6 | -14.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 73.7 | -1.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 418.7 | -95.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,351.9 | +347.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 252.1 | +92.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,677.7 | +164.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 422.2 | +91.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Pasadena safer?
Pasadena is safer with a total crime rate of 2,919 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 8% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Pasadena has 566.8. 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 Pasadena, TX
Pasadena, Texas, founded in 1893 after a devastating hurricane, sits southeast of Houston. This large, working-class suburb is a hub for chemical and petrochemical industries along the Houston Ship Channel. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 145,199, Pasadena has a total crime rate of 2,918.8 per 100,000 residents.