Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Victoria, TX?
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Is Fort Worth or Victoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Victoria is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 33/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,284 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 28% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Victoria has a 48% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 15.1x 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 | Victoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 2,284.0 | +874.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 364.2 | +94.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.6 | +2.9 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 56.2 | -0.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 37.9 | +34.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 264.1 | +59.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,919.8 | +780.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 294.4 | +50.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,491.8 | +350.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 133.6 | +379.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Victoria, 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 Victoria safer?
Victoria is safer with a total crime rate of 2,284 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Victoria has 364.2. Victoria 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 Victoria, TX
Victoria, "The Crossroads," is a South Texas city founded in 1824 by Martín De León. Situated along the Guadalupe River, its population is over 60,000, with a significant Hispanic demographic. With a safety score of 33/100 and a population coverage of 65,893, Victoria has a total crime rate of 2,284.0 per 100,000 residents.