Is Fort Worth or Round Rock Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Round Rock is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 38/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,071 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 34% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Round Rock has a 80% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 7.5x 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 | Round Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,071.4 | +1,087.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 130.7 | +327.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 1.5 | +5.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 29.1 | +26.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 17.2 | +55.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 82.9 | +240.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,940.7 | +759.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 170.3 | +174.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,629.2 | +212.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 141.2 | +372.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Round Rock safer?
Round Rock is safer with a total crime rate of 2,071 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Round Rock has 130.7. Round Rock 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 Round Rock, TX
Round Rock, home to Dell Technologies, is a growing city north of Austin. Situated on the Balcones Escarpment, it blends suburban development with natural features along Brushy Creek. Its population has surged, nearing 120,000 residents. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 133,868, Round Rock has a total crime rate of 2,071.4 per 100,000 residents.