Is Fort Worth or Pleasant Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Pleasant Hill (Safety Score 17/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,261 for Pleasant Hill — 26% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Pleasant Hill has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 29.7x 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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Pleasant Hill — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
Pleasant Hill, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Pleasant Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 4,260.7 | -1,102.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 235.6 | +223.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.0 | +1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 11.9 | +43.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 101.4 | -28.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 116.3 | +206.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 4,025.2 | -1,325.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 274.3 | +70.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,419.9 | -1,578.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 331.0 | +182.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Pleasant Hill safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,261 for Pleasant Hill — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Pleasant Hill has 235.6. Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, once part of a Spanish land grant, is a Contra Costa County suburb. It's home to Diablo Valley College and has a population of around 36,000. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 33,539, Pleasant Hill has a total crime rate of 4,260.7 per 100,000 residents.