2026 1st Quarter Crime Report_Updated

Fort Worth Police Department

1st Quarter Crime Report

January—March 2026

Chief Eddie Garcia

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Crime Reporting

2 2026 1st Quarter Crime Report

3 2026 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 7, 2026. 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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2026 1st Quarter Crime Report First Quarter 2026 Citywide Group A offenses decreased 8.1% with 10,739 offenses compared to 11,685 offenses in First Quarter 2025. Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.1%, Crimes Against Property decreased

11.8% and Crimes Against Society increased 4.1%. 2026 1st Quarter Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses

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

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2026 1st Quarter Crime Rate First Quarter 2026 Citywide Group A crime rate decreased 10.1%. Crimes Against Persons decreased 6.2%, Crimes Against Property decreased 13.7%, and Crimes Against Society increased 1.8%. 2026 1st Quarter Citywide NIBRS Group A Crime Rate

Crime rate shown above uses the Fort Worth population estimate of 1,009,486 for 2025 and 1,031,684 for 2026 (U.S. Census plus average annual rate since 2020). The population numbers are as of the end of 2025 and 2026. 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, 2024-2026

Citywide Crimes Against Property, 2024-2026

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 Analysts, 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, Robbery, and Family Violence in an effort to reduce and solve crime.

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2026 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.1% in First Quarter 2026 with 3,144 offenses compared to 3,278 offenses in First Quarter 2025. There was a 40% decrease in Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter, a 33.8% decrease in Kidnapping/Abduction, a 22.3% decrease in Intimidation, and an 11.2% decrease in Aggravated Assault.

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

Quarterly Stats

2022 First Quarter Robbery Offenses 147 2021 First Quarter Robbery Offenses 180

Homicide offenses decreased 40% in First Quarter 2026 with 12 homicide victims compared to 20 in First Quarter 2025.

Two of the 12 homicides were domestic, four were arguments/fights, and three each were ran- dom or of unknown motive.

Eleven of the 12 homicides have suspects identified and the cases have been filed.

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

Ten of the 12 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 Alco- hol, Tobacco, Firearm's (ATF) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily iden- tify persons who may be involved in violent offenses. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with mem- bers of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide.

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Assault Offenses

Aggravated Assault •

Approximately 37% were domestic- related. 56% occurred within a residence, 20% on a highway, road, or an alley, 10% in parking lot/garage, and 2% in a bar/nightclub. Approximately 60% were domestic- related. 63% occurred within a residence, 9% on a highway, road, or an alley, 5% in a parking lot/garage, and 3% in a bar/nightclub.

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Decreased 11.2%

Simple Assaults •

Increased 6.5%

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Decreased 22.3%

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 neither the offender displays a weapon, 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 a 33.8% decrease in kidnapping/abduction offenses in First Quarter 2026 with 43 offenses compared to 65 offenses in First Quarter 2025.

Of the 43 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 41 were unlawful restraints and 1 each were an aggravated kidnapping and kidnapping.

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] another 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 example] 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 conceal the individual from … law enforcement authorities … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the individual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.

Yes No Victim Relationship

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Sex Offenses

Zero offenses Non-forcible

92 offenses Forcible, Other Other Forcible sex offenses

111 offenses Forcible Rape

Non-Forcible sex offenses decreased 100% from two in First Quarter 2025 to zero in First Quarter 2026.

Forcible Rape offenses decreased 8.3% from 121 offenses in First Quarter 2025 to 111 offenses in First Quarter 2026.

decreased 14.8% from 108 offenses in First Quarter 2025 to 92 offenses in First Quarter 2026. • Approximately 93% of victims knew suspect. • Approximately 72% of victims were age 17 or under. • Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.

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

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Approximately 86% of victims knew suspect. Approximately 41% 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 28.8%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit increased 3.7%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 10.8%.

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Decreased 28.8%

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Increased 3.7%

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Increased 10.8%

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 assigned 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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2026 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Property decreased 11.8% in First Quarter 2026 with 6,395 offenses compared to 7,254 in First Quarter 2025. There was a 42.4% decrease in Burglary/Breaking & Entering of a Business, a 36.2% decrease in Robbery, and a 29.2% decrease in Motor Vehicle Theft.

Decreased 32.1%

Increased

Decreased 23.7%

Decreased 19.3%

Increased .5%

Decreased 35.3%

No change

Decreased 34.9%

Decreased 6.7%

Decreased 29.2%

Decreased 36.2%

Decreased 30.4%

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 23.7% in First Quarter 2026 with 560 offenses reported compared to 734 offenses reported in First Quarter 2025.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering Offenses by Location

Burglary/breaking and entering of residences decreased 16.5%.

Burglary/breaking and entering of businesses decreased 42.4%.

Burglary/breaking and entering of other locations decreased 20.6%.

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Larceny/Theft Offenses Larceny/Theft decreased 6.7% with 3,684 offenses in First Quarter 2026 compared to 3,949 offenses in First Quarter 2025. Decreases were noted across all types of offenses in this category, with the exception of Shoplifting, which increased 4.4%.

Robbery Offenses

Robbery offenses decreased 36.2% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025.

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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2026 1st Quarter Crime Report

2026 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Society Crimes Against Society increased 4.1% with 1,200 offenses in First Quarter 2026 compared to 1,153 in First Quarter 2025. Increases were noted across all types of offenses in this group, with Gambling Offenses (33.3%) recording the largest.

Increased 10.5%

Increased 1.1%

Increased 33.3%

Increased 1.7%

Increased 14%

Increased 10.6%

2026 1st Quarter - Gang Unit Report Cases assigned to the Gang Unit decreased 50.0% in First Quarter 2026 with 30 cases compared to 60 cases in First Quarter 2025.

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Gang Unit Report Continued

Comparison of Citywide Gang-Related Offenses, 2024-2026

Gang-Related Offenses by Patrol Division 1st Quarter 2026 vs 1st Quarter 2025

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Fort Worth City Council District Map

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Offenses By Council District Summary of Offenses By Council District