Is Fort Worth or Raleigh Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Raleigh (Safety Score 17/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,308 for Raleigh — 5% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Raleigh has a 31% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 2.0x 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 | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,308.0 | -149.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 488.9 | -30.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.1 | +2.3 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 36.1 | +19.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 86.7 | -14.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 361.0 | -37.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,819.2 | -119.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 279.1 | +65.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,058.9 | -217.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 481.3 | +32.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Raleigh safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,308 for Raleigh — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Raleigh has 488.9. 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 Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital, anchors the Research Triangle Park technology hub. Founded in 1792, it's known as the "City of Oaks" for its tree-lined streets and boasts a population exceeding 470,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 488,085, Raleigh has a total crime rate of 3,308.0 per 100,000 residents.