Is Fort Worth or Redmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Redmond is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,563 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 19% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Redmond has a 67% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 26.1x 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
Violent
Property
Total
Redmond — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Fort Worth, TX
Redmond, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Redmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,563.0 | +595.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 217.5 | +241.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.6 | +4.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 44.6 | +10.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 23.6 | +49.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 146.8 | +176.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,345.5 | +354.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 201.8 | +142.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,920.9 | -79.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 222.8 | +290.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Redmond safer?
Redmond is safer with a total crime rate of 2,563 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Redmond has 217.5. Redmond 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 Redmond, OR
Redmond, Oregon, a city in Deschutes County, once served as a major railway hub. It sits at the heart of Central Oregon, experiencing rapid growth in recent decades. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 38,159, Redmond has a total crime rate of 2,563.0 per 100,000 residents.