Fort Worth authorities announce positive results as overall crime drops sharply in the second quarter

Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) released its second-quarter crime report, showing a sharp decline in criminal activity compared to last year. According to the findings, overall crime fell by 14.3%, with 12,392 offenses reported in 2025, down from 14,456 offenses during the same period in 2024.

Crimes against persons showed the steepest decline, dropping 16.3%, while crimes against property decreased by 14.1%. Crimes against society also saw a reduction of 8.2%, reflecting the city’s continuing efforts to improve safety and protect its residents.

Strategic Approaches Behind the Crime Decline

FWPD leaders attribute the progress to a blend of proactive crime prevention strategies and strong community partnerships. Commanders in each patrol division have been tasked with monitoring crime trends and addressing increases in areas such as aggravated assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

Each division has access to Strategic Operating Funds (SOF), which allow commanders to swiftly respond to crime surges in their jurisdiction. These efforts are reinforced by collaboration with the Real Time Crime Center, crime analysts, and Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) who help identify hotspots and prevent escalation.

“Commanders track previous crime trends and assign officers to prevent crime from occurring,” the report explained, highlighting the constant collaboration between patrol officers and specialized units such as Gang, Narcotics, Vice, Homicide, Robbery, and Family Violence.

The #FortWorthSafe Initiative

Launched in 2021, the #FortWorthSafe initiative continues to play a central role in the department’s crime reduction efforts. The strategy focuses on reducing violent crimes, including homicide, robbery, shootings, and aggravated assault.

Key goals of the initiative include:

• Reducing overall violent crime by 10% within 12 months.

• Concentrating efforts on decreasing homicides, aggravated assaults, and robberies.

• Improving neighborhood conditions in high-crime areas.

• Building stronger police-community relations.

Homicide prevention remains a top priority under this initiative. FWPD works closely with community partners such as the Victim Assistance Section and One Safe Place to intervene in domestic violence situations that could escalate into fatal incidents. Additionally, the Homicide Unit partners with the Crime Lab and units specializing in gang and narcotics activity to prevent violent crimes before they spiral into deadly outcomes.

Crime Reporting Methodology

The FWPD has relied on the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) since 2006 to provide a comprehensive picture of criminal activity. Under this system, crimes are categorized into two groups — Group A and Group B offenses — based on their severity, frequency, and statistical importance.

Group A offenses, which include the most serious crimes, are further divided into three categories: crimes against persons, crimes against property, and crimes against society. These classifications help ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting while allowing law enforcement to allocate resources effectively.

The department emphasized the value of this methodology, noting that it not only aids in law enforcement’s ability to analyze crime but also provides reliable data for community leaders, policymakers, and the public.

A Safer Fort Worth

The FWPD’s second-quarter crime report underscores the effectiveness of its targeted strategies and collaborative partnerships. Through initiatives like #FortWorthSafe and data-driven enforcement, Fort Worth is seeing measurable progress in the fight against crime.

“In an effort to be more transparent with the community, we will be releasing more statistics as they become available,” said a department spokesperson. “We want everyone to know we are fighting hard to stop crime in Fort Worth.”

Residents can view the full FWPD Second Quarter Crime Report for detailed statistics and continued updates on the city’s public safety efforts.