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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Fort Worth has a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 residents vs Arlington's 21.3 per 1,000, making Arlington 10% safer overall. Arlington earns a B- safety grade compared to Fort Worth's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Fort Worth

Texas

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

Arlington

Texas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.3/1K
Percentile54%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricFort WorthArlington
Overall Crime Rate23.7/1K21.3/1K
Violent Crime Rate384.8361.3
Property Crime Rate1983.31772.2
Murder Rate6.94.9
Assault Rate292.7287.0
Robbery Rate46.556.7
Burglary Rate247.5253.3
Theft Rate1801.41616.1
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0396.0

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, Fort Worth is safer in 3 and Arlington is safer in 6.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Fort Worth, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 47 in Arlington.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Fort Worth, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Arlington, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Worth safer than Arlington?
As of 2026, Arlington is 10% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents compared to Fort Worth's 23.7. Arlington earns a B- safety grade vs Fort Worth's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Fort Worth or Arlington?
Fort Worth has more violent crime at 385 per 100,000 residents. Arlington is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Fort Worth vs Arlington?
Fort Worth has a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K). Arlington has 21.3 per 1,000 (violent: 361/100K, property: 1772/100K).
Should I move to Fort Worth or Arlington?
From a safety perspective, Arlington has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Fort Worth (pop. 1,028,117) and Arlington (pop. 402,134) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Arlington's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Fort Worth and Arlington compare for property crime?
Arlington has lower property crime at 1772 per 100K vs Fort Worth's 1983. 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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