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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Houston has a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 residents vs Fort Worth's 23.7 per 1,000, making Fort Worth 56% safer overall. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade compared to Houston's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Houston

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate54/1K
Percentile2%
C+

Fort Worth

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricHoustonFort Worth
Overall Crime Rate54/1K23.7/1K
Violent Crime Rate900.0384.8
Property Crime Rate4500.01983.3
Murder Rate14.76.9
Assault Rate621.4292.7
Robbery Rate128.946.5
Burglary Rate769.2247.5
Theft Rate3592.51801.4
Vehicle Theft Rate781.0296.0

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, Houston is safer in 0 and Fort Worth is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Houston, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Fort Worth.

Full Safety Reports

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

Weather Comparison: Houston vs Fort Worth

Houston Climate Overview

Annual High80°F
Annual Low60.1°F
Annual Rain47.9"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

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

Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Fort Worth is 8°F colder in winter than Houston. Fort Worth gets 2 inches of snow annually, while Houston rarely sees any. Houston is wetter with 48" of annual rain compared to 34".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston safer than Fort Worth?
As of 2026, Fort Worth is 56% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Houston's 54. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade vs Houston's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Houston or Fort Worth?
Houston has more violent crime at 900 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 Houston vs Fort Worth?
Houston has a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 (violent: 900/100K, property: 4500/100K). Fort Worth has 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K).
Should I move to Houston or Fort Worth?
From a safety perspective, Fort Worth has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Houston (pop. 2,397,315) 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 Houston and Fort Worth compare for property crime?
Fort Worth has lower property crime at 1983 per 100K vs Houston's 4500. 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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