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Is Forney, Texas Safe?

Population 41,658 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Forney is a smaller community of 41,658 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,177 per 100K.

Forney Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForneyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1177.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate450.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

424/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1866/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forney

Violent crime in Forney is above the national average. The rate of 423.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,177 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forney Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,177
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft450
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Forney Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forney
423.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forney
1866.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forney Safety

Is Forney safe?
Not especially. Forney earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Forney?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forney safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forney's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,177 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forney?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forney generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forney police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forney?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Forney's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Forney compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Forney ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Forney to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Forney?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put Forney below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 424 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forney?
423.5 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (98), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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