Is Fort Worth or Prescott Valley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Prescott Valley is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 74/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 996 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 68% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Prescott Valley has a 92% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 19.5x 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 | Prescott Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 995.8 | +2,162.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 226.9 | +231.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.9 | +3.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 45.0 | +10.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 5.9 | +66.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 170.2 | +152.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 768.8 | +1,931.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 45.0 | +299.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 667.1 | +1,174.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 56.7 | +456.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Prescott Valley safer?
Prescott Valley is safer with a total crime rate of 996 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Prescott Valley has 226.9. Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley, Arizona, a rapidly growing town north of Prescott, sits in the Bradshaw Mountains' foothills. Established in 1961 as a master-planned community, it's now home to a diverse population, many commuting to nearby cities. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 51,116, Prescott Valley has a total crime rate of 995.8 per 100,000 residents.