Here is the #1 Most Violent City in the Entire State of Texas

What could go on in a city to make them land the title of MOST VIOLENT? Check out the top 10 most violent cities in Texas, starting with Tyler.

10. Tyler

Property crimes more than doubled in Tyler, going from 731 to 1,965 property crimes. Although it is nowhere near as violent as the #1 spot, it's still making it on the top 10 list, so be aware of your surroundings in this town.

9. Killeen

There were 657 violent crimes reported in 2022, landing it in the #9 spot in the violent list.

8. Arlington

The city of Arlington has a crime problem for sure. They had an astronomical 7,321 property crimes and a heavy amount of violent crimes like burglaries and assaults.

7. Waco

1 in 24 people is expected to experience either a violent or property crime in Waco.

6. Dallas

If you think the fact that there were 7,708 violent crimes reported in Dallas last year or that property crime rates were even higher. Last year, there were 36,466 property crimes reported.

5. Corpus Christi

Keep your eyes open because in Corpus Christi 1 in 16 people will experience a violent crime.

4. San Antonio

Property crimes are a big issue in San Antonio. 53,613 property crimes were reported in the Riverwalk city.

3. Beaumont

Beaumont’s kind of got a bad reputation around the Lone Star state. We knew it was bad, we just didn't know it was THIS bad. The crime rate is 60.83 per 1,000 residents, making 1 in 16 people fall victim to a crime. 

2. Lubbock

The lively college town is more than just academics and parties. Things escalate in this town and 1 in 16 people experience a crime. Lubbock is full of violent crimes and property-related crimes.

1. Houston

The massive metropolitan city is packed full of violent crimes like rape, robbery, and assaults. Houston has a crime rate of 56.23 per 1,000 residents, which means statistically, 1 in 18 people will experience a crime when hanging in H-Town.