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Dallas vs Fort Worth: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 residents vs Fort Worth's 23.7 per 1,000, making Fort Worth 47% safer overall. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade compared to Dallas's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Dallas

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD+
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate44.8/1K
Percentile7%
C+

Fort Worth

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.7/1K
Percentile48%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDallasFort Worth
Overall Crime Rate44.8/1K23.7/1K
Violent Crime Rate680.0384.8
Property Crime Rate3800.01983.3
Murder Rate9.66.9
Assault Rate535.6292.7
Robbery Rate103.846.5
Burglary Rate504.3247.5
Theft Rate3024.21801.4
Vehicle Theft Rate916.4296.0

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Dallas is safer in 0 and Fort Worth is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Dallas, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Fort Worth.

Full Safety Reports

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Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Fort Worth, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Dallas vs Fort Worth

Dallas Climate Overview

Annual High77.5°F
Annual Low56.9°F
Annual Rain37.9"
Annual Snow1.5"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthOctober
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Fort Worth Climate Overview

Annual High76.8°F
Annual Low55.5°F
Annual Rain34.3"
Annual Snow1.5"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthOctober
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

DallasFort WorthHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but winter temperatures are comparable. Fort Worth gets significantly more snow (2" vs 2").

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas safer than Fort Worth?
As of 2026, Fort Worth is 47% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Dallas's 44.8. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade vs Dallas's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Dallas or Fort Worth?
Dallas has more violent crime at 680 per 100,000 residents. Fort Worth is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Dallas vs Fort Worth?
Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K). Fort Worth has 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K).
Should I move to Dallas or Fort Worth?
From a safety perspective, Fort Worth has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) and Fort Worth (pop. 1,028,117) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Fort Worth's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Dallas and Fort Worth compare for property crime?
Fort Worth has lower property crime at 1983 per 100K vs Dallas's 3800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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