FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is reporting a significant drop in crime citywide, with overall offenses in 2025 down 13.8% compared to the previous year.
According to department data, FWPD recorded 48,016 offenses in 2025, compared to 55,692 in 2024.
Crime Trends for 2025
Breaking the numbers down further:
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Crimes against persons decreased 10.1%
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Crimes against property decreased 17%
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Crimes against society decreased 1.7%
Fourth-quarter numbers also showed improvement. Offenses in the final quarter of 2025 dropped 12% compared to the same period in 2024, with 11,841 offenses reported versus 13,463 the year before.
During that same fourth-quarter comparison:
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Crimes against persons decreased 2.7%
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Crimes against property decreased 18.8%
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Crimes against society increased 12.8%
How Crime Is Measured
FWPD has used the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) since 2006 to track crime. NIBRS collects detailed data on two types of offenses: Group A and Group B, categorized based on the level of reporting required.
Group A offenses are evaluated using several criteria, including:
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The seriousness and frequency of the offense
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How commonly it occurs nationwide
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Whether it is likely to be reported to law enforcement
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The value and reliability of collecting the data
Group A offenses are then classified into three major categories:
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Crimes against persons
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Crimes against property
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Crimes against society
The system is part of the national Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which provides crime data to law enforcement agencies and the public.
Targeted Crime Prevention Strategies
FWPD officials say the reduction in crime is tied to proactive enforcement strategies across patrol divisions.
Commanders in each division use Strategic Operating Funds (SOF) to address spikes in offenses such as aggravated assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. They work closely with the department’s Real Time Crime Center, crime analysts, and Neighborhood Police Officers to identify crime trends and focus on hotspot areas.
Division leaders also collaborate with specialized units, including Gang, Narcotics, Vice, Homicide, Robbery, and Family Violence, to prevent and solve crimes.
FWPD continues to publish quarterly crime reports to provide transparency and give the public a detailed look at crime trends and department activity throughout the year.
