Is Fort Worth or Waxahachie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Waxahachie is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 47/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,794 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 43% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Waxahachie has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 20.3x 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 | Waxahachie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,793.9 | +1,364.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 223.5 | +235.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 4.1 | +3.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 50.8 | +4.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 10.2 | +62.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 158.5 | +164.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,570.4 | +1,129.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 121.9 | +222.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,286.0 | +555.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 162.5 | +350.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Waxahachie safer?
Waxahachie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,794 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Waxahachie has 223.5. Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie, the "Gingerbread City," boasts a historic downtown square with exquisite Victorian architecture. Located just south of Dallas, this Ellis County seat has seen significant population growth, now home to over 45,000 residents. With a safety score of 47/100 and a population coverage of 49,223, Waxahachie has a total crime rate of 1,793.9 per 100,000 residents.