Top 10 most dangerous cities in Texas

Have you ever wondered which cities in Texas are the most dangerous? You’re not the only one who feels this way. We understand if you’re considering a large move inside Texas, looking for the perfect vacation place, or simply wondering about where your present town stands in the grand scheme of things. It’s critical to complete your homework.

A number of characteristics were considered in order to construct the following list of Texas’ most hazardous cities: cities with populations of over 5,000 people were studied to discover the highest crime rates, utilizing FBI statistics for violent and property crimes. In sum, Texas scores significantly above the national average in terms of both area and population, and it is the 15th most hazardous state in the country. Do you want to know how your town ranks? These are the top ten most dangerous cities in Texas

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Bellmead

Since 2017, criminal activity has increased in Bellmead, a small town in North Texas. Bellmead has retained its reputation as Texas’ most deadly town for years. You have a 1.3 percent probability of becoming a victim of violent crime and a 6.2 percent chance of being a victim of property crime.

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Humble

Another place you shouldn’t go after dark is In terms of property crime, Humble actually outperforms Bellmead, with one in every 10.3 inhabitants becoming a victim. It does, however, have the lowest rate of violent crime, with only 899 incidences per 100,000 people.

Lubbock

There is a one in 100 risk of becoming a victim of a violent criminal in Lubbock, and a 4.6 percent probability of being a victim of property crime. The silver lining is that it has a population of more than 250,000 people, therefore its high placement on this list of most dangerous towns in Texas could be due to its great congestion, not innate wickedness.

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Bastrop

Bastrop is a lovely Texas Hill Country hamlet located just west of Austin, yet it is also one of Texas’ most dangerous cities. But don’t let that deter you; we truly adore this place!

Palmview

Palmview’s fifth-place performance is surprising given its population of less than 6,000 people. Raped, aggravated assaulted, or murdered residents have a one in 121 chance of being victims, while property crime occurs 4500 times for every 100,000 inhabitants.

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Livingston

Livingston, Texas, is a bit of a surprise at #6, given it’s one of our favorite day trips in the state. Visitors should, however, exercise cautious in Livingston, which has experienced an increase in crime rates in recent years.

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Houston

Despite having a population of almost two million, Texas’ largest metropolis is reasonably secure, ranking #7. Violent crime affects one out of every 97 residents, while theft and arson affect one out of every 25.

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Alamo

Alamo, in Hidalgo County, near Weslaco, is another deadly Texas city, yet it’s also one of our favorites.

Amarillo

Amarillo’s ranking among Texas’ top ten most dangerous cities is a little deceiving, as both violent and property crime have increased in recent years. Within city bounds, you have a 1% and 4% probability of becoming a victim of each, respectively. Despite these numbers, Amarillo’s overall crime rate is still quite low, owing to its vast population.

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Beaumont

While Beaumont has improved since ranking #6 last year, it remains one of Texas’ most dangerous cities for violent crimes. However, property crime statistics are significantly better, and despite these statistics, we adore this Texas town.

Are you in agreement with this list of Texas’ top ten most dangerous cities? Let us know what you think.

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