Fort Worth Crime Drops 7.1% in Third Quarter
Police report decreases in aggravated assault, murder, and burglary, with year-to-date murders down almost 40%.
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Do you think crime in your area is getting better?
Fort Worth Crime News
Coverage of crime in Fort Worth focuses on law enforcement activity, the justice system and public safety. Reporting captures incidents, official policy changes and the outcomes of high-profile cases.
Financial Crime
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Do you believe television portrayals accurately reflect the actual work of criminal justice professionals?
Detective Shares Career Experience at Texas Wesleyan
A veteran Fort Worth homicide detective addressed students at a local university criminal justice event.
Property Crime
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Should your local government take more aggressive action against neglected, nuisance properties in your neighborhood?
Fort Worth Task Force Targets Property Code Violations
The city initiative coordinates interdepartmental inspections to address criminal activity and code hazards at local properties.
Accidents
Pilot Dies in Plane Crash Near Hicks Airfield
A single-pilot aircraft went down shortly after takeoff in Fort Worth on October 7, 2026.
Violence
Fort Worth Man Shot in South Apartment Complex
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following an early morning shooting.
Drug Crime
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Do you feel your neighborhood is getting safer over the past year?
Operation New Day Nets 141 Arrests in Fort Worth
A multi-agency federal and local drug and gun operation in Fort Worth produced 141 arrests and the seizure of more than 60 kilograms of drugs.
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Reporting here centers on police department procedures, court proceedings, safety initiatives and official statistics. It spans across the city and the communities around it. The integration of citywide public safety technology frequently shifts how cases are documented and investigated. Shifts in policy often follow changes to leadership or findings from oversight bodies.