Nobody likes to think about crime when planning a move or a visit. But knowing where the numbers are highest is just smart.
These 10 Texas cities ranked at the top for violent and property crime per capita, according to recent FBI data. Some are small towns, others are mid sized cities, and a few might surprise anyone who only looks at state wide averages.
The reasons vary, economic struggles, population shifts, or simply understaffed police departments. This list is not meant to scare anyone away, just to give a clearer picture of where extra caution makes sense…