Are Cities Safe in Texas?
Cities in Texas average a MoveScore safety sub-score of 62/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data across 30 tracked cities. The safest tracked city is Houston (safety 77/100, MoveScore 75). By composite MoveScore, the top-ranked Texas city is Denton (grade B, 78/100).
Texas Safety Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked Cities | 40 |
| State-Average MoveScore | 66/100 |
| Average Safety Score (FBI) | 62/100 |
| Safest Tracked City | Houston |
Sources: FBI UCR
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Safety scores are normalized from FBI UCR violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.