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Do you live in the most dangerous city in Texas?
"Dangerous" as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, involves "possible injury, pain, harm, or loss." While a place that is considered dangerous to some might not be considered dangerous to others, there are concrete statistics that solidify just how unsafe a city is in comparison to other locations.
Crime rates (further broken down by types of crimes committed) are a good indicator that a city's safety ratings might be struggling. For example, if a city has high violent, property, or organized crime rates, it will not rank among the safest places to travel to or live in.
According to a list compiled by Safe and Sound Security, the most dangerous city in Texas is Houston. Houston ranks as the 10th most dangerous city in the U.S. with aggravated assault being their biggest problem.
Here's what Safe and Sound Security had to say about the safety issues in Houston:
"Houston faces a significant challenge with violent crimes, with aggravated assault being the most prevalent. According to the most recent crime statistics, Houston Texas has a violent crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 residents. To combat this, the city has implemented multiple strategies, including community policing and targeted interventions in high-crime areas. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to reduce the impact of violent crimes on victims and improve overall community safety. Learn the most dangerous cities in Texas here."
For a continued list of the 20 most dangerous city across the country in 2024 check out getsafeandsound.com.