The latest figures from the Fort Worth Police Department are in, showing a significant drop in crime for the third quarter of 2025. A report released by the FWPD notes a 16.4% decrease in offenses compared to the same period last year. This equates to a decline from 14,523 incidents to 12,143, with reductions recorded across various categories, including 10.9% in crimes against persons, 20.5% in crimes against property, and 3.3% in crimes against society, as per the City of Fort Worth.
Underpinned by the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) since 2006, FWPD’s crime reporting breaks down offenses into Group A and B categories—the former of which includes serious, frequently occurring, and nationally prevalent crimes. The importance of NIBRS lies in its detailed and statistically significant crime data, which is not only pivotal for law enforcement strategies but also for the broader community seeking transparency and understanding of local safety issues.
The department hasn’t been shy about deploying various strategies to keep these numbers falling. Patrol division commanders are given the strategic operating funds (SOF) to tackle rising trends in their jurisdictions, such as aggravated assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. Their approach is collaborative, working alongside the Real Time Crime Center, Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs), and analysts to pinpoint areas of concern and swiftly mitigate threats…