Is Fort Worth or Texas City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Texas City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 19% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Texas City has a 50% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 17.2x 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 | Texas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,554.6 | +603.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 338.9 | +119.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 8.6 | -1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 94.6 | -39.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 36.1 | +36.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 199.6 | +123.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,215.7 | +484.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 340.6 | +3.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,701.4 | +140.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 173.8 | +339.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Texas City safer?
Texas City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Texas City has 338.9. Texas City 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 Texas City, TX
Texas City, a Gulf Coast port with a diverse population of around 50,000, is known for the devastating 1947 industrial explosion. It remains a major petrochemical hub on Galveston Bay. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 58,130, Texas City has a total crime rate of 2,554.6 per 100,000 residents.