Is Fort Worth or Petaluma Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Petaluma is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 58/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,445 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 54% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Petaluma has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Petaluma — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Petaluma, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Petaluma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,444.6 | +1,713.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 271.8 | +186.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 44.5 | +10.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 44.5 | +28.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 182.9 | +140.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,172.8 | +1,527.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 95.7 | +248.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 976.2 | +865.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 100.9 | +412.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Petaluma safer?
Petaluma is safer with a total crime rate of 1,445 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Petaluma has 271.8. Petaluma 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 Petaluma, CA
Nestled in Sonoma County, Petaluma is a historic dairy town known for its well-preserved iron-front buildings and a population of around 60,000. It straddles the Petaluma River, flowing into San Pablo Bay. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 58,493, Petaluma has a total crime rate of 1,444.6 per 100,000 residents.