Safest Cities in Texas (2023)

Texas Safety Analysis

• Texas ranks #25 out of 51 states for overall safety, above the national median. The state's 20 tracked cities show a mixed picture, with pockets of both high and low crime across a population of 10,492,533.
• The average violent crime rate across Texas cities is 462 per 100K residents, which is 4% below the national average of 481/100K. This lower rate reflects relatively fewer assaults, robberies, and homicides compared to the rest of the country.
• Property crime averages 2,662/100K across Texas, 16% below the national average of 3,153/100K. Residents face lower risk of burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft compared to most states.
• Crime in Texas follows the typical national pattern: 85% property crimes and 15% violent crimes. Property offenses like larceny and burglary dominate, while violent crime remains the smaller but more impactful category.
• Plano leads Texas with a safety score of 87/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.