Is Fort Worth or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Portland (Safety Score 17/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 49% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 59% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 6,246.7 | -3,088.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 720.5 | -261.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 10.8 | -3.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 50.9 | +4.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 177.4 | -104.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 481.2 | -158.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 5,526.2 | -2,826.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 727.4 | -382.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 3,921.3 | -2,079.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 877.6 | -364.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Portland safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 49% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. 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.