2025 1st Quarter Crime Report

Fort Worth Police Department

1st Quarter Crime Report

January - March 2025

Chief Neil Noakes

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Crime Reporting

2 2025 1st Quarter Crime Report

3 2025 1st Quarter Crime Rate

4 Yearly Comparison

4 Crime Prevention Strategies and #FortWorthSafe

5 Crimes Against Persons

8 Crimes Against Property

10 Crimes Against Society

10 Gang Unit Report

13 Offenses By Council District

24 Directions Home Report

27 Major Cities Comparison

29 Department Initiatives

DISCLAIMER: This report provides a snapshot of the Fort Worth Police Department ’ s National Incident - Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data that was queried from the Records Management System (RMS) on April 9, 2025. The Department ’ s RMS is updated regularly due to ongoing investigations. Since this is a snapshot, data queried before or after this date could change and may vary from other reports.

Understanding Crime Reporting Fort Worth has utilized the National Incident - Based Reporting System (NIBRS) methodology for crime reports since 2006. NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of crime offenses: Group A offenses and Group B offenses. The groupings are based on the amount of reporting required for each. Both incidents and arrests are reported for Group A offenses. To learn more about the differences between NIBRS and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), the formerly used Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) methodology, please visit https:// www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs.

The following criteria is used to determine whether a crime should be designated as a Group A offense:

1. The seriousness or significance of the offense. 2. The frequency or volume of its occurrence. 3. The prevalence of the offense nationwide. 4. The probability of the offense being brought to law enforcement ’ s attention. 5. The likelihood that law enforcement is the best channel for collecting data regarding the offense. 6. The burden placed on law enforcement in collecting data on the offense. 7. The national statistical validity and usefulness of the collected data. 8. The national UCR Program ’ s responsibility to make crime data available not only to law enforcement but to others having a legitimate interest in it.

Group A offenses are categorized into one of three categories: 1) Crimes Against Persons, 2) Crimes Against Property, and 3) Crimes Against Society.

1) Crimes Against Persons = Scores one offense for each victim 2) Crimes Against Property = Scores one offense for each distinct operation (except Motor Vehicle Theft / one offense is counted per stolen vehicle)

NIBRS Group A includes the following offenses:

• Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property

• Homicide Offenses

• Sex Offenses, Forcible

• Drug / Narcotic Offenses

• Sex Offenses, Non - forcible

• Embezzlement

• Robbery

• Extortion / Blackmail

• Assault Offenses

• Fraud Offenses

• Burglary / Breaking and Entering

• Gambling Offenses

• Larceny / Theft Offenses

• Kidnapping / Abduction

• Pornography / Obscene Material

• Motor Vehicle Theft

• Prostitution Offenses

• Arson

• Stolen Property Offenses

• Bribery

• Weapon Law Violations

• Counterfeiting / Forgery

• Animal Cruelty

• Human Trafficking

The following report provides details about Crimes Against Persons, Property, and Society.

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2025 1st Quarter Crime Report First Quarter 2025 Citywide Group A offenses decreased 10.4% with 11,863 offenses compared to 13,236 offenses in First Quarter 2024. Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.9%, Crimes Against Property de- creased 13.2% and Crimes Against Society decreased 7.1%. 2025 1st Quarter Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

January - March 2025

January - March 2024

% Change

3,066

3,235

-5.2%

13A- C Assault Offenses

13A Aggravated Assault 13B Simple Assault 13C Intimidation 64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

646

733

-11.9%

1,868

1,991

-6.2% 8.0%

552

511

-40.0% 11.7%

09A - B Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

122.2%

09A Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

122.2%

09B Negligent Manslaughter 11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

242 127 115

267 163 104

-9.4%

11A Forcible Rape

-22.1% 10.6%

11B-D Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

3,400

3,576

-4.9% 3.7%

200 Arson 510 Bribery

-100.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

737 366 171 200

818 446 205 167

-9.9%

Residence Business

-17.9% -16.6% 19.8% -27.8%

Other

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,187

1,526

-22.2%

270 Embezzlement

30.8%

210 Extortion/Blackmail

-100.0%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

201

192

4.7%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

3,977

4,334

-8.2%

23A & B Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

-23.8% -12.5% 15.4% 33.3% -8.1% 78.4% -8.8% -25.4% -1.9% 10.0% -13.2% -34.5%

23C Shoplifting

672

768

23D Theft from Building

23E Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

23F Theft from Motor Vehicle

1,092

1,188

23G Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23H All Other Larceny 240 Motor Vehicle Theft

2,067

2,266 1,266

945 153

120 Robbery

156

280 Stolen Property Offenses

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

7,324

8,434

720 Animal Cruelty

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

754

816

-7.6% 0.0%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

58 57

72 41

-19.4% 39.0%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses 520 Weapon Law Violations

248

265

-6.4% -7.1%

NIBRS Group A Total Crimes Against Society Subtotal

1,139

1,226

11,863

13,236 -10.4%

Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance.

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2025 1st Quarter Crime Rate First Quarter 2025 Citywide Group A crime rate decreased 11.9%. Crimes Against Persons decreased 6.5%, Crimes Against Property decreased 14.6%, and Crimes Against Society decreased 8.6%.

2025 1st Quarter Citywide NIBRS Group A Crime Rate

NIBRS Crime Rate / 100,000 Population

Type of Offense

January - March 2025

January - March 2024

Rate Compariso

13A - C Assault Offenses

303.19

325.33

-6.8%

13A Aggravated Assault 13B Simple Assault 13C Intimidation 64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

63.88

73.71

-13.3%

184.72

200.23

-7.7% 6.2%

54.59

51.39

0.30 6.63

0.50 6.03

-41.0%

9.8%

09A - B Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

1.98

0.91

118.5%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A

1.98

0.91

118.5%

09B Negligent Manslaughter

0.00

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

23.93 12.56 11.37

26.85 16.39 10.46

-10.9% -23.4%

11A Forcible Rape

11B-D Other

8.7%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

0.20

0.00

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

336.22

359.62

-6.5% 2.0%

200 Arson 510 Bribery

2.77 0.00

2.72 0.10

-100.0% -11.4% -19.3% -18.0% 17.8% -29.1%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

72.88 36.19 16.91 19.78

82.26 44.85 20.62 16.79

Residence Business

Other

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

5.64

7.94

290 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

117.38

153.46

-23.5%

270 Embezzlement

1.68 0.00

1.31 0.20

28.6%

210 Extortion/Blackmail

-100.0%

26A - E Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

19.88

19.31

2.9%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

393.28

435.85

-9.8%

23A & B Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

3.16

4.22

-25.1%

23C Shoplifting

66.45

77.23

-14.0%

23D Theft from Building

1.48

1.31

13.5%

23E Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

0.79

0.60

31.1%

23F

Theft from Motor Vehicle

107.99

119.47

-9.6%

23G Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

9.00

5.13

75.5%

23H All Other Larceny

204.40

227.88

-10.3%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

93.45 15.13

127.32

-26.6%

120 Robbery

15.69

-3.6% 8.2%

280 Stolen Property Offenses

2.18

2.01

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

724.26

848.17

-14.6% -35.6%

720 Animal Cruelty

1.88

2.92

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

74.56

82.06

-9.1% -1.7%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

0.30 5.74 5.64

0.30 7.24 4.12

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

-20.8% 36.7%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses 520 Weapon Law Violations

24.52

26.65

-8.0% -8.6%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal NIBRS Group A Total

112.63

123.29

1,173.12

1,331.08

-11.9%

Crime rate shown above uses the Fort Worth population estimate of 980,484 for 2023 and 997,438 for 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2020). The population numbers are as of the end of 2023 and 2024. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/ nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf

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Yearly Comparison

Citywide Crimes Against Persons, 2023 - 2025

Citywide Crimes Against Property, 2023 - 2025

Crime Prevention Strategies Commanders in each patrol division take preventative steps to address any increase in crime such as aggravated assaults, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. All patrol divisions have strategic operating funds (SOF) used to address crime in their areas. Commanders work with the Real Time Crime Center, Crime Ana- lysts, and Neighborhood Police Officers to identify emerging trends and hotspot areas. Commanders keep track of previous crime trends and put officers in those locations to prevent crime from occurring. There is constant collaboration with other units within the department including Gang, Narcotics, Vice, Homicide, Rob- bery, and Family Violence in an effort to reduce and solve crime. Chief Neil Noakes introduced the #FortWorthSafe strategy in 2021 and it continues in 2025. The crime reduc- tion strategy focuses on violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, shootings and aggravated assault. Below are the strategy ’ s Goals and Objectives:

1. Decrease overall violent crime in the city by 10% in the next 12 months. 2. Focus on decreasing homicides, aggravated assaults and robberies. 3. Improve neighborhood conditions in areas experiencing most violent crime. 4. Improve police - community relations and communication.

2025 1st Quarter Crime Report

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2025 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.9% in First Quarter 2025 with 3,400 offenses compared to 3,576 offenses in First Quarter 2024. There was a 40% decrease in Human Trafficking, an 11.9% decrease in Aggravated As- sault, and a 22.1% decrease in Forcible Rape. There was a 122.2% increase in Murder & Nonnegligent Man- slaughter and Negligent Manslaughter and a 11.7% increase in Kidnapping/Abduction.

January - March 2025

January - March 2024

% Change

Type of Offense

Assault Offenses

3,066

3,235

-5.2%

Aggravated Assault

646

733

-11.9%

Simple Assault

1,868

1,991

-6.2%

Intimidation

552

511

8.0%

Human Trafficking

-40.0%

Kidnapping/Abduction

11.7%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

122.2%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

122.2%

Negligent Manslaughter

Sex Offenses, Forcible

242

267

-9.4%

Forcible Rape

127

163

-22.1%

Other

115

104

10.6%

Sex Offenses, Nonforcible Crimes Against Persons Total

3,400

3,576

-4.9%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

Quarterly Stats

Homicide offenses increased 122.2% in First Quarter 2025 with 20 homicide victims compared to 9 in First Quarter 2024.

Six of the 20 homicides were domestic. Five were arguments/fights, three were unknown motive, two were road rage, one each were narcotics, robbery, random, and other.

Eighteen of the 20 homicides have suspects identified. Twelve of the 20 cases have been filed.

Four homicides each occurred in Council Districts 5 and 11, three each in Districts 6, 8, and 9, two in District 10, and one in District 7. Council Districts 2,3, and 4 each had zero.

Fifteen of the 20 homicides were by a firearm.

Homicide Prevention Strategies FWPD ’ s homicide prevention strategies involve various partnerships. Neighborhood Police Officers, the Vic- tim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services to prevent domestic violence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit works closely with the Crime Lab as policies have changed allowing for more timely entry of ballistic intelligence into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm's (ATF) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offenses. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homi- cide.

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Assault Offenses

Aggravated Assault •

Approximately 41% were

do-

mestic - related.

52% occurred within a residence, 24% on a highway, road, or an alley, 9% in parking lot/garage, and 2% in a bar/nightclub.

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Decreased 11.9%

Simple Assaults •

Decreased 6.2%

Approximately 59% were

do-

mestic - related.

61% occurred within a residence, 8% on a highway, road, or an alley, 6% in a parking lot/garage, and 2% in a bar/nightclub.

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Increased 8.0%

Aggravated Assault An unlawful attack by a person upon another person where the offender uses or displays a weapon in a threat- ening manner, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury.

Simple Assaults An unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where nei- ther the offender displays a weap- on, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury.

Intimidation To unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or an actual physical attack.

Kidnapping/Abduction There was an 11.7% increase in kidnapping/abduction offenses in First Quarter 2025 with 67 offenses compared to 60 offenses in First Quarter 2024.

Of the 67 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 60 were unlawful restraints, 5 were aggravated

kid-

nappings, and 2 were kidnappings.

Please refer to Texas Penal Code Title 5, Chapter 20 for full definitions, below are abbreviated definitions of each: • Unlawful restraint: Intentionally or knowingly [restraining] another person. • Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] an- other person … not coupled with intent to use or to threaten to use deadly force. • Aggravated Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] another person with the intent [for ex- ample] to hold him for ransom or reward … use him as a shield or hostage...inflict bodily injury. • Unlawful Transport : For pecuniary benefit [transporting] an individual in a manner that is designed to con- ceal the individual from … law enforcement authori- ties … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the indi- vidual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.

Yes No Victim Relationship

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Sex Offenses

Two offenses Non - forcible

115 offenses Forcible, Other Other Forcible sex offenses

127 offenses Forcible Rape

Non - Forcible sex offenses increased from zero in First Quarter 2024 to 2 in First Quarter 2025.

Forcible Rape offenses decreased 22.1% from 163 offenses in First Quarter 2024 to 127 offenses in First Quarter 2025.

increased 10.6% from 104 offenses in First Quarter 2024 to 115 offens- es in First Quarter 2025. • Approximately 79% of victims knew suspect. • Approximately 92% of victims were age 17 or under. • Includes sodomy, sexual as- sault with an object, and forci- ble fondling.

The offense is considered stat- utory rape, defined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

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Approximately 81% of victims knew suspect. Approximately 65% of victims were 17 years of age or under.

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The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice.

Special Victims Section

Number of cases assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit decreased 18%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 8%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 15.3%.

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Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of sexual as- sault, indecent exposure, public lewdness, improper photography, injury to elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature involving adults 17 years old and older.

Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various, collocated agencies in the One Safe Place (Tarrant County ’ s Family Justice Center).

Crimes Against Children Unit The Crimes Against Children Unit investigates and is as- signed incidents of abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17 & homicides of children under the age of six.

Special Victims Support The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section work with patrol officers, hold community meetings, and provide presentations to local colleges on ways to prevent sexual assault. The Sex Crimes Unit and TCU officials conduct information - exchange meetings to encourage discussion on ways to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. The Victim Assistance Section continues to provide support services to victims of report- ed sexual assaults. Cold Case Sexual Assault Detectives have been successful in solving older cases involving multiple victims using DNA from incarcerated individuals.

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2025 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Property decreased 13.2% in First Quarter 2025 with 7,324 offenses compared to 8,434 in First Quarter 2024. There was a 22.2% decrease in Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, and a 25.4% decrease in Motor Vehicle Theft. There was a 30.8% increase in Embezzlement and a 10% increase in Stolen Property Offenses.

Increased 3.7%

Decreased 100%

Decreased 9.9%

Decreased 27.8%

Decreased 22.2%

Increased 30.8%

Decreased 100%

Increased 4.7%

Decreased 8.2%

Decreased 25.4%

Decreased 1.9%

Increased 10%

The following data provides additional information on Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Larceny/Theft, and Robbery offenses.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering Burglary/breaking and entering offenses decreased 9.9% in First Quarter 2025 with 737 offenses reported compared to 818 offenses reported in First Quarter 2024.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering Offenses by Location

Burglary/breaking and entering of residences decreased 17.9%.

Burglary/breaking and entering of businesses decreased 16.6%

Burglary/breaking and entering of other locations increased 19.8%.

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Larceny/Theft Offenses Larceny/Theft decreased 8.2% with 3,977 offenses in First Quarter 2025 compared to 4,334 offenses in First Quarter 2024. There were increases in Theft from Building, Theft from Coin - Operated Machine or Device, and Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories. There were decreases in Pocket - picking & Purse - snatching, Shop- lifting, Theft from Motor Vehicle, and All Other Larceny.

Robbery Offenses

Robbery offenses decreased 1.9% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024.

Robbery detectives utilize resources within the FBI Task Force, U.S. Marshal Service, Intel Unit, Crime Stop- pers, and the Crime Analysis Unit to develop leads. Social media and e - commerce transactions have led to several individual robberies. The Robbery Unit utilizes news media, social media, and Neighborhood Police Officers to remind the community who engage in online sales to remain aware of their surroundings and highly encourage the use of the following City of Fort Worth e - commerce trade site locations.

E - commerce trade site locations:

Please call the numbers listed to verify if the lobby is open . • Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex – 505 W. Felix St. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4200 •

Northwest Division – 4651 N. Main St. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4600 East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4640

South Division – 3501 W. Risinger Rd. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (817) 392 - 3400

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2025 1st Quarter Crime Report

2025 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Society Crimes Against Society decreased 7.1% with 1,139 offenses in First Quarter 2025 compared to 1,226 in First Quarter 2024. There was a 39% increase in Prostitution Offenses. There was a 34.5% decrease in Animal Cruel- ty, a 19.4% decrease in Pornography/Obscene Material, a 7.6% decrease in Drug/Narcotics Violations (excluding DUI), and a 6.4% decrease in Weapon Law Violations.

Decreased 34.5%

Decreased 7.6%

No Change

Decreased 19.4%

Increased 39%

Decreased 6.4%

2025 1st Quarter - Gang Unit Report Cases assigned to the Gang Unit decreased 17.6% in First Quarter 2025 with 42 cases compared to 51 cases in First Quarter of 2024.

January - March 2025

January - March 2024

Type of Offense

% Change

Assault Offenses

4.8%

Burglary/Breaking & Entering

Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism of Property

0.0%

Drug/Narcotic Violation

-57.1%

Kidnapping

Motor Vehicle Theft

100.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

Robbery

Sex Offenses, Forcible

Weapon Law Violations

12 42

20 51

-40.0% -17.6%

TOTAL

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Gang Unit Report Continued

Comparison of Citywide Gang - Related Offenses, 2023 - 2025

Gang - Related Offenses by Patrol Division 1st Quarter 2025 vs 1st Quarter 2024

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Fort Worth City Council District Map

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Offenses By Council District Summary of Offenses By Council District