Is Fort Worth or Placerville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Placerville is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 37/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,107 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 33% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Placerville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 93.8x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Placerville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,106.9 | +1,051.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 583.2 | -124.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 65.8 | -10.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 56.4 | +16.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 460.9 | -137.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,523.7 | +1,176.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 319.8 | +24.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,100.5 | +741.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 103.5 | +409.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Placerville safer?
Placerville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,107 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 33% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Placerville has 583.2. 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 Placerville, CA
Placerville, once "Hangtown" during the Gold Rush, is a historic city in El Dorado County. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, its population is around 12,000 residents. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 10,632, Placerville has a total crime rate of 2,106.9 per 100,000 residents.