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San Antonio vs Fort Worth: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents vs Fort Worth's 23.7 per 1,000, making Fort Worth 55% safer overall. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade compared to San Antonio's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

San Antonio

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate53/1K
Percentile2%
C+

Fort Worth

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSan AntonioFort Worth
Overall Crime Rate53/1K23.7/1K
Violent Crime Rate500.0384.8
Property Crime Rate4800.01983.3
Murder Rate9.36.9
Assault Rate356.2292.7
Robbery Rate67.746.5
Burglary Rate837.0247.5
Theft Rate3732.91801.4
Vehicle Theft Rate970.3296.0

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, San Antonio is safer in 0 and Fort Worth is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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

Weather Comparison: San Antonio vs Fort Worth

San Antonio Climate Overview

Annual High81°F
Annual Low57.8°F
Annual Rain31.5"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
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M
J
J
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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
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

San AntonioFort WorthHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio safer than Fort Worth?
As of 2026, Fort Worth is 55% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.7 per 1,000 residents compared to San Antonio's 53. Fort Worth earns a C+ safety grade vs San Antonio's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, San Antonio or Fort Worth?
San Antonio has more violent crime at 500 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 San Antonio vs Fort Worth?
San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 (violent: 500/100K, property: 4800/100K). Fort Worth has 23.7 per 1,000 (violent: 385/100K, property: 1983/100K).
Should I move to San Antonio or Fort Worth?
From a safety perspective, Fort Worth has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. San Antonio (pop. 1,548,422) 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 San Antonio and Fort Worth compare for property crime?
Fort Worth has lower property crime at 1983 per 100K vs San Antonio's 4800. 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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