Is Fort Worth or Slidell Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Slidell is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 28/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,541 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 20% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Slidell has a 66% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 35.1x 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 | Slidell | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,541.4 | +617.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 256.6 | +202.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 3.5 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 21.1 | +34.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 24.6 | +48.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 207.4 | +115.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,284.8 | +415.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 119.5 | +225.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,021.2 | -179.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 144.1 | +369.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Slidell safer?
Slidell is safer with a total crime rate of 2,541 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Slidell has 256.6. Slidell 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 Slidell, LA
Slidell, a St. Tammany Parish city, sits at the confluence of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne. Founded by the New Orleans, Mobile and Chattanooga Railroad, its population exceeds 27,000. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 28,449, Slidell has a total crime rate of 2,541.4 per 100,000 residents.