Is Fort Worth or Port Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Port Angeles is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 3% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Port Angeles has a 32% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.5x 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 | Port Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,054.7 | +103.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 571.2 | -112.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 9.9 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 114.2 | -59.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 49.7 | +22.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 392.4 | -69.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,483.5 | +216.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 511.6 | -167.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,738.4 | +103.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 233.5 | +280.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Port Angeles safer?
Port Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Port Angeles has 571.2. 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 Port Angeles, WA
Nestled on the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles is a gateway to Olympic National Park, with a rich logging history. Its population is around 20,000, and it sits across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Victoria, Canada. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Port Angeles has a total crime rate of 3,054.7 per 100,000 residents.