Is Fort Worth or South Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, South Houston is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 21/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,873 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 9% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fort Worth has a 54% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 63.5x 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 | South Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,873.3 | +285.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 694.4 | -235.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 6.4 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 89.2 | -34.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 159.3 | -86.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 439.6 | -116.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,178.9 | +520.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 274.0 | +70.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,280.6 | +561.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 624.4 | -111.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or South Houston safer?
South Houston is safer with a total crime rate of 2,873 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 South Houston has 694.4. 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 South Houston, TX
South Houston, once a separate city, is now a diverse community southeast of downtown Houston. Its history as a distinct municipality shaped its unique identity, and it remains a predominantly residential area. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 15,696, South Houston has a total crime rate of 2,873.3 per 100,000 residents.