Is Fort Worth or Stafford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Stafford (Safety Score 17/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,520 for Stafford — 10% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Stafford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 57.9x 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 | Stafford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 3,520.5 | -362.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 319.0 | +139.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 11.6 | +43.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 75.4 | -2.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 232.0 | +91.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 3,201.5 | -501.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 313.2 | +31.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 2,482.3 | -640.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 406.0 | +107.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Stafford safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,520 for Stafford — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Stafford has 319.0. Stafford 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 Stafford, TX
Stafford, Texas, a city in both Fort Bend and Harris counties, was the first in the state to disincorporate and reincorporate as a "development authority." Its unique position along U.S. Route 90 makes it a significant commercial corridor within the Houston metropolitan area. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 17,242, Stafford has a total crime rate of 3,520.5 per 100,000 residents.