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Best for Safety in Texas

30 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Texas

  1. #1
    B

    Houston

    Best for Safety score 77 · MoveScore 75

  2. #2
    C

    Waco

    Best for Safety score 76 · MoveScore 68

  3. #3
    B

    College Station

    Best for Safety score 74 · MoveScore 76

  4. #4
    B

    Killeen

    Best for Safety score 72 · MoveScore 71

  5. #5
    B

    Pasadena

    Best for Safety score 71 · MoveScore 75

  6. #6
    C

    Beaumont

    Best for Safety score 69 · MoveScore 67

  7. #7
    C

    Brownsville

    Best for Safety score 69 · MoveScore 68

  8. #8
    C

    Laredo

    Best for Safety score 69 · MoveScore 68

  9. #9
    B

    Denton

    Best for Safety score 68 · MoveScore 78

  10. #10
    D

    El Paso

    Best for Safety score 67 · MoveScore 52

  11. #11
    C

    Arlington

    Best for Safety score 66 · MoveScore 68

  12. #12
    B

    Lewisville

    Best for Safety score 66 · MoveScore 71

  13. #13
    C

    Pearland

    Best for Safety score 65 · MoveScore 65

  14. #14
    C

    San Antonio

    Best for Safety score 64 · MoveScore 69

  15. #15
    B

    Austin

    Best for Safety score 64 · MoveScore 71

  16. #16
    C

    Carrollton

    Best for Safety score 64 · MoveScore 61

  17. #17
    C

    Lubbock

    Best for Safety score 63 · MoveScore 62

  18. #18
    B

    Irving

    Best for Safety score 62 · MoveScore 71

  19. #19
    C

    Tyler

    Best for Safety score 62 · MoveScore 61

  20. #20
    B

    Plano

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 77

  21. #21
    D

    Abilene

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 59

  22. #22
    C

    Amarillo

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 60

  23. #23
    F

    Midland

    Best for Safety score 59 · MoveScore 45

  24. #24
    B

    Frisco

    Best for Safety score 58 · MoveScore 74

  25. #25
    C

    Round Rock

    Best for Safety score 51 · MoveScore 64

  26. #26
    C

    Garland

    Best for Safety score 47 · MoveScore 68

  27. #27
    C

    McKinney

    Best for Safety score 47 · MoveScore 62

  28. #28
    C

    Fort Worth

    Best for Safety score 47 · MoveScore 62

  29. #29
    C

    Corpus Christi

    Best for Safety score 43 · MoveScore 61

  30. #30
    C

    Dallas

    Best for Safety score 39 · MoveScore 65

Other Texas Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Texas

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Texas

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Texas

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Texas

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Texas

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Texas

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Texas ranks highest for best for safety?

Houston, TX ranks #1 in Texas for best for safety with a sub-score of 77/100 (MoveScore 75, grade B).

How many cities in Texas are compared?

30 Texas cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Texas-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.