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Is Fort Worth, Texas Safe?

Population 1,028,117 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Fort Worth faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,003 per 100K.

Fort Worth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort WorthTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate2003.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Worth

Violent crime in Fort Worth is close to the national average. The rate of 315.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,003 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Worth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,003
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Worth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Worth
315.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Worth
2248.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Worth Safety

Is Fort Worth safe?
Not especially. Fort Worth earns a D with a crime rate of 256.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Worth?
256.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Worth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Worth's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,003 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Worth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Worth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Worth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Worth?
Crime rates have held steady in Fort Worth, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Fort Worth compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fort Worth ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Worth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fort Worth?
Bad. A D grade and 256.4 per-thousand rate put Fort Worth below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Worth?
315.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (43), and murder (6.0) 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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