Is Fort Worth or Universal City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Universal City is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 31/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,361 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 25% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Universal City has a 44% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 49.6x 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 | Universal City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,360.7 | +797.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 258.4 | +200.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 5.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 64.6 | -9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 44.7 | +27.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 144.1 | +179.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 2,102.3 | +597.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 253.5 | +91.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,590.4 | +251.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 258.4 | +255.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Universal City safer?
Universal City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,361 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Universal City has 258.4. Universal 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 Universal City, TX
Universal City, Texas, a community in Bexar County, grew around Randolph Air Force Base. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, it's situated just northeast of San Antonio. With a safety score of 31/100 and a population coverage of 20,121, Universal City has a total crime rate of 2,360.7 per 100,000 residents.