Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Uvalde, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Uvalde Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Uvalde is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,231 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 29% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Uvalde has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 64.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fort Worth, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Uvalde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,231.0 | +927.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 393.3 | +65.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 58.0 | -2.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 38.7 | +33.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 296.6 | +26.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,837.6 | +862.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 270.8 | +73.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,476.6 | +365.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 90.3 | +423.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Uvalde, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Uvalde safer?
Uvalde is safer with a total crime rate of 2,231 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Uvalde has 393.3. Uvalde 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 Uvalde, TX
Uvalde, Texas, is a city in Southwest Texas, known as the "Honey Capital of the World." Situated in the Uvalde Hondo Valley, it's the county seat of Uvalde County, with a population of over 15,000, predominantly Hispanic. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 15,509, Uvalde has a total crime rate of 2,231.0 per 100,000 residents.