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Is Fort Worth or Sioux Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Sioux Falls (Safety Score 17/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,442 for Sioux Falls — 8% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sioux Falls has a 35% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 4.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,442.0 | -283.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 526.7 | -68.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.6 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 28.0 | +27.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 47.4 | +25.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 444.7 | -121.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,915.2 | -215.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 303.0 | +41.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,174.7 | -332.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 437.6 | +75.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Sioux Falls, SD?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Sioux Falls safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,442 for Sioux Falls — a 8% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Sioux Falls has 526.7. 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 Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, named for the Big Sioux River and its waterfalls, is South Dakota's largest city. It's a regional hub for healthcare and finance, with a growing population of over 200,000 residents. The city's economy has historically been tied to agriculture. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 210,926, Sioux Falls has a total crime rate of 3,442.0 per 100,000 residents.