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Fort Worth vs Austin: 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 Austin's 39.5 per 1,000, making Fort Worth 40% safer overall. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade compared to Austin's D-. 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%
D-

Austin

Texas

Overall GradeD-
Violent CrimeB-
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate39.5/1K
Percentile14%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricFort WorthAustin
Overall Crime Rate23.7/1K39.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate384.8350.0
Property Crime Rate1983.33600.0
Murder Rate6.94.6
Assault Rate292.7278.3
Robbery Rate46.560.6
Burglary Rate247.5461.8
Theft Rate1801.43112.6
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0763.2

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 6 and Austin is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Fort Worth, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 25 in Austin.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Fort Worth, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D-
Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Fort Worth vs Austin

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
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarmHot

Austin Climate Overview

Annual High80.2°F
Annual Low58.7°F
Annual Rain33.9"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

Fort WorthAustinHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Fort Worth is 7°F colder in winter than Austin. Fort Worth gets 2 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any. Fort Worth has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Worth safer than Austin?
As of 2026, Fort Worth is 40% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Austin's 39.5. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade vs Austin's D-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Fort Worth or Austin?
Fort Worth has more violent crime at 385 per 100,000 residents. Austin is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Fort Worth vs Austin?
Fort Worth has a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K). Austin has 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to Fort Worth or Austin?
From a safety perspective, Fort Worth has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Fort Worth (pop. 1,028,117) and Austin (pop. 1,002,632) 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 Fort Worth and Austin compare for property crime?
Fort Worth has lower property crime at 1983 per 100K vs Austin's 3600. 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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