Is Fort Worth or Redmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Redmond is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 22/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,870 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 9% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Redmond has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 12.1x 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 | Redmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,870.2 | +288.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 130.5 | +328.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 29.0 | +26.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 37.5 | +35.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 64.1 | +259.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,739.7 | -39.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 342.0 | +2.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,021.9 | -180.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 375.9 | +137.6 |
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 2,870 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Redmond has 130.5. 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, WA
Redmond, home to Microsoft's headquarters, is a tech-centric city east of Seattle. It's known as the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest," with a median household income significantly above the national average. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 82,746, Redmond has a total crime rate of 2,870.2 per 100,000 residents.