The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Far West, Fort Worth, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$17.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Far West, Fort Worth, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,142 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Far West in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Far West, Fort Worth, TX Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Far West ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Far West's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Far West is 28.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Far West Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Far West varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the east areas to 1 in 73 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Far West, Fort Worth, TX see the most incidents - about 291 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Far West, Fort Worth, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Far West for 2025 is $17,722,341. This translates to approximately $417 per resident and $1,142 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Far West. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Far West Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Far West, Fort Worth, TX:	$417
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX:	$1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant:	$194
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Far West is $417 per year, which is $47 less than the national average and $138 less than Fort Worth's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Far West:

In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $901 more than in Far West.
In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $223 less than in Far West

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Far West for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Far West	Cost per Far West Resident
Murder	$3.88 million	$91
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.54 million	$60
Robbery	$647,469	$15
Assault	$2.44 million	$57
Kidnapping	$378,728	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1.80 million	$42
Burglary	$1.04 million	$24
Theft	$2.64 million	$62
Arson	$60,776	$1
Vandalism	$985,449	$23
Animal Cruelty	$33,649	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.12 million	$26
Identity Theft	$158,454	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$17,722,341	$417

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Far West, Fort Worth, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Far West totals $38,879,902 ($915 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $56,602,243 ($1,332 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Far West crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Far West has 6, have the same problem. Of Far West’s 42,509 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Far West Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Far West residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.995
Robbery	0.4842
Rape	0.9868
Murder	0.0486
Total Violent Crime	3.515 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.99
Vehicle Theft	2.732
Burglary	2.688
Arson	0.0592
Total Property Crime	17.47 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1469
Drug Crimes	3.574
Vandalism	3.245
Identity Theft	0.4816
Animal Cruelty	0.1070
Total "Other" Rate	7.555 (B-)

Individual Far West Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Far West is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Far West.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Western Hills Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX	D+	C-	D+
Como, Fort Worth, TX	D+	D+	D+
Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, TX	D+	C+	D
Northside, Fort Worth, TX	C	C+	C-
TCU-West Cliff, Fort Worth, TX	C+	C-	C+
Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX	D-	D	F
Fairmount, Fort Worth, TX	D+	C+	D
Far Northwest, Fort Worth, TX	A	A	A+
Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Fort Worth, TX	D+	C	D
Wedgwood, Fort Worth, TX	C-	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Far West is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hyde Park, Los Angeles, CA	C-	D	D
West Town, Chicago, IL	D+	C	C
West Side, Newark, NJ	B+	B	B
West, Raleigh, NC	C-	C+	C+
West Omaha, Omaha, NE	B	A	A
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	C	D+	D+
Central City, Los Angeles, CA	D	F	F
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	C	C-	C-
Throgs Neck-Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY	A-	B+	B+
Wrigley, Long Beach, CA	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Far West is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Far West, Fort Worth, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Far West schools on SchoolGrade

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