11 Texas Cities Rank In Most Dangerous Cities In The USA

11 Texas cities rank in the Top 100 Most Dangerous Cities in the nation.

Many Americans are wondering which US cities are the safest and most dangerous as crime rates rise across the nation. In order to evaluate a 180 of America's largest cities, WalletHub compared more than 42 important safety factors. If you're traveling or looking for a new home, this list could be helpful.

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10 Safest Cities In The USA:

1. Columbia, Maryland
2. Nashua, New Hampshire
3. Laredo, Texas
4. Portland, Maine
5. Warwick, Rhode Island
6. Yonkers, New York
7. Gilbert, Arizona
8. Burlington, Vermont
9. Raleigh, North Carolina
10. Lewiston, Maine

Wow, normally you don't think of border towns being safe, but Laredo, Texas made the top three. I think the local government, law enforcement, and residents of Laredo need a huge congratulations for keeping their communities safe.

10 Most Dangerous Cities In The US:

1. St. Louis, Missouri
2. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
3. San Bernardino, California
4. Detroit, Michigan
5. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
6. Memphis, Tennessee
7. Oklahoma City
8. Oakland, California
9. Jackson, Mississippi
10. Chattanooga, Tennessee

A Texas city may have not cracked the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities, however, the state is well represented in the Top 100.

Texas Cities In The Top 100 Most Dangerous Cities In The USA:

#17 - Dallas, Texas

#30 - Houston, Texas

#40 - Corpus Christi, Texas

#51 - Garland, Texas

#54 - Fort Worth, Texas

#58 - Austin, Texas

#79 - Amarillo, Texas

#84 - Lubbock, Texas

#86 - El Paso, Texas

#88 - Arlington, Texas

#97 - San Antonio, Texas