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Fort Worth vs El Paso: 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 El Paso's 23.2 per 1,000, making El Paso 2% safer overall. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade compared to Fort Worth's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Fort Worth

Texas

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

El Paso

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricFort WorthEl Paso
Overall Crime Rate23.7/1K23.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate384.8440.3
Property Crime Rate1983.31883.3
Murder Rate6.98.5
Assault Rate292.7276.6
Robbery Rate46.557.5
Burglary Rate247.5299.3
Theft Rate1801.41393.6
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0173.6

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 4 and El Paso is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Fort Worth, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in El Paso.

Full Safety Reports

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Fort Worth, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Worth safer than El Paso?
As of 2026, El Paso is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Fort Worth's 23.7. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade vs Fort Worth's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Fort Worth or El Paso?
El Paso has more violent crime at 440 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 Fort Worth vs El Paso?
Fort Worth has a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K). El Paso has 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K).
Should I move to Fort Worth or El Paso?
From a safety perspective, El Paso has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Fort Worth (pop. 1,028,117) and El Paso (pop. 683,012) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. El Paso's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Fort Worth and El Paso compare for property crime?
El Paso has lower property crime at 1883 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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