Is Fort Worth or Weatherford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Weatherford is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 49/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,712 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 46% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Weatherford has a 86% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 24.5x 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 | Weatherford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 1,712.3 | +1,446.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 171.7 | +286.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 2.5 | +5.0 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 49.1 | +6.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 9.8 | +62.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 110.4 | +212.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 1,540.5 | +1,159.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 139.8 | +204.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 1,297.7 | +544.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 103.0 | +410.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Weatherford safer?
Weatherford is safer with a total crime rate of 1,712 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Weatherford has 171.7. Weatherford 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 Weatherford, TX
Weatherford, the "Watermelon Capital of the World," is a city in Parker County, Texas, known for its historic downtown and annual Peach Festival. It sits west of Fort Worth, with a population exceeding 36,000. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 40,765, Weatherford has a total crime rate of 1,712.3 per 100,000 residents.