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Reviewed July 10, 2026 · Crime context varies

5 Safest Cities in Texas by Violent-Crime Reference

A transparent ordering of 55 Texas rows in the OCity dataset. Lower violent-crime reference determines rank; property crime breaks ties. These are reference values—not official FBI city rankings.

Texas ranking summary

#1 by violent-crime reference
Frisco
123 per 100,000
Lowest property reference in top 5
Allen
1,456 per 100,000
Texas rows reviewed
55
All have violent and property references
Reference ranking

Five Lowest Violent-Crime References

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  1. Frisco, Texas
    #1

    Frisco

    Texas · Population 225,009
    City estimate — 2023 FBI context
    Violent-crime reference
    123 /100k
    Property-crime reference
    1,567 /100k
    View Frisco Profile
  2. Allen, Texas
    #2

    Allen

    Texas · Population 111,627
    City estimate — 2023 FBI context
    Violent-crime reference
    134 /100k
    Property-crime reference
    1,456 /100k
    View Allen Profile
  3. Sugar Land, Texas
    #3

    Sugar Land

    Texas · Population 108,511
    City estimate — 2023 FBI context
    Violent-crime reference
    145 /100k
    Property-crime reference
    1,567 /100k
    View Sugar Land Profile
  4. League City, Texas
    #4

    League City

    Texas · Population 117,520
    City estimate — 2023 FBI context
    Violent-crime reference
    156 /100k
    Property-crime reference
    1,567 /100k
    View League City Profile
  5. Pearland, Texas
    #5

    Pearland

    Texas · Population 127,216
    City estimate — 2023 FBI context
    Violent-crime reference
    167 /100k
    Property-crime reference
    1,678 /100k
    View Pearland Profile
Transparent method

How This Texas List Is Ordered

  1. Universe: 55 Texas rows with non-null violent and property crime references.
  2. Primary sort: violent-crime reference per 100,000, ascending.
  3. Tie-breaks: property-crime reference ascending, then slug ascending.
  4. Display: first five rows after sorting.
  5. Guide review: July 10, 2026. This is not the crime observation year.

Provenance distribution

  • 40 rows carry 2023 FBI context metadata.
  • 22 rows are marked as city estimates.
  • 18 rows are marked as state-average fallbacks.
  • 14 rows have metadata but no fallback flag.
  • 1 row lacks source or status metadata.
The top five rows are all marked as city estimates with 2023 FBI context. They are not direct raw agency observations. Reporting coverage, definitions and geography can differ, and a citywide value cannot describe every neighborhood. Verify current records through the FBI Crime Data Explorer and local agencies before making a relocation decision.

Texas Safety Ranking FAQ

What is the safest city in Texas in this OCity dataset?

Frisco ranks first among 55 Texas rows because it has the lowest violent-crime reference value. Its row is marked as a city estimate with 2023 FBI context, not a direct raw agency observation.

How are the five Texas cities ranked?

Cities are sorted by violent-crime reference per 100,000 residents from lowest to highest. Property-crime reference is the first tie-break, followed by city slug for deterministic ordering. Cost of living and income do not affect this safety list.

Does 2026 mean the crime data is from 2026?

No. July 10, 2026 is the guide review date. Forty Texas rows carry 2023 FBI context metadata, while other rows have different or missing provenance metadata.

Are these official FBI city rankings?

No. OCity organizes crime-reference fields in its own dataset. 22 Texas rows are marked as city estimates and 18 as state-average fallbacks. Verify current local agency and FBI Crime Data Explorer records before making a decision.

Does a low citywide crime reference mean every neighborhood is safe?

No. Citywide references cannot describe every neighborhood, reporting agency, time period or personal circumstance. Review current neighborhood-level and local law-enforcement information as well.