Is Fort Worth or Salinas Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Salinas is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,202 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 30% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Salinas has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 6.3x 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 | Salinas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,202.5 | +956.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 527.1 | -68.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.8 | +3.6 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 51.2 | +4.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 140.9 | -68.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 328.6 | -5.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,675.4 | +1,024.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 146.6 | +198.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,158.4 | +683.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 370.3 | +143.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Salinas safer?
Salinas is safer with a total crime rate of 2,202 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Salinas has 527.1. 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 Salinas, CA
Nestled in the Salinas Valley, this agricultural hub is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World." It's the largest city in Monterey County, with a diverse, predominantly Hispanic population. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 158,233, Salinas has a total crime rate of 2,202.5 per 100,000 residents.