Posted in Texas
January 03, 2020
According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas For 2020
Planning on a big move to kick off the new decade? If so, looking at crime statistics is crucial before deciding where to settle down. These are the top ten most dangerous Texas cities for 2020, some of which may surprise you.
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Nefarious activity has been on the rise since 2017 in this small, North Texas city. For the second consecutive year, Bellmead maintains its status as the most dangerous place in Texas. You have a 1.3% chance of being the victim of a violent offense; 6.2% for property crime.
Humble came in at #3 last year, and it still surpasses Bellmead in terms of property crime - one in 10.3 residents are victims. It has the least violent crime, however, with only 899 incidents per 100,000 people.
In Lubbock, there's a one in 100 chance of being victimized by a violent criminal and 4.6% for property crimes. The silver lining is an overall population of more than 250,000, so the incredible density - not inherent evil - could explain the third-place ranking.
Although it's a charming Hill Country town, Bastrop also happens to be the 4th most dangerous city in Texas - up a whopping 17 spots from 2019. For every 100,000 residents, there are just over 4,000 property crimes - but the city ranks 18th overall in that category. As for violent crime, you have a one in 96 chance of being victimized.
With a population of less than 6,000, Palmview's fifth-place finish is somewhat of a surprise. Residents have a one in 121 chance of falling victim to rape, aggravated assault, or murder, and property crime occurs about 4500 times for every 100,000 people.
Coming in at #6, Livingston climbed up 29 spots on the list this year. Even still, both categories of crime were reduced from 2017-2018: violence by 4%, and property offenses by 5%.
Texas' largest city is relatively safe, coming in at #7 despite a population of over two million. Residents have a one in 97 chance of experiencing violent crime; one in 25 for theft or arson.
Located near Weslaco in Hidalgo County, Alamo is the 8th most dangerous Texas city. One in every 152 residents risks running into violent crime, and there's a 5% chance of falling victim to theft or arson.
Amarillo's rank is a tad misleading because both violent and property crime have risen over the past couple years. Respectively, you have a 1% and 4% chance of falling victim to either within city limits. Despite these statistics, likely due to its large population, the overall crime rate in Amarillo still remains relatively low.
While Beaumont has become safer since coming in at #6 last year, it's still the fourth worst city in Texas for violent crime - residents have a one in 94 chance of being victimized. Property crime numbers are much better, with a mere 3.7% chance of being stolen from or having your house set on fire.
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Address: Beaumont, TX, USA
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Address: Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
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