If you’re considering a move or just plotting out your next vacation, it’s always wise to check out which cities are known for their safety. And you might be surprised to find that six out of the top 15 are right in the heart of Texas!
Safest Cities in the US
Here are the top 15 safest cities in the U.S.
Data provided by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Database includes crime rates per 100,000 residents. (See end of article for additional info on metrics used.)
1. Frisco, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 95
Property Crime: 901
2. McKinney, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 127
Property Crime: 887
3. McAllen, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 179
Property Crime: 1,804
4. Santa Clarita, California
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 131
Property Crime: 988
5. Plano, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 157
Property Crime: 1,633
6. Alexandria, Virginia
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 207
Property Crime: 1,671
7. Laredo, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 301
Property Crime: 1,188
8. Glendale, California
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 104
Property Crime: 1,811
9. Sunnyvale, California
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 152
Property Crime: 2,232
10. Yonkers, New York
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 264
Property Crime: 828
11. Arlington, Virginia
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 204
Property Crime: 1,483
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12. El Paso, Texas
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 248
Property Crime: 1,247
13. Irvine, California
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 61
Property Crime: 1,730
14. Naperville, Illinois
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 61
Property Crime: 320
15. Torrance, California
Per 100,000 Residents
Violent Crime: 187
Property Crime: 2,229
Texas Swagger: Unraveling the Lone Star State’s Unapologetic Pride
If you’ve ever been to Texas, you’ll notice, besides all the pickup trucks and the cowboy hats, that Texans take a lot of pride in their home state. There are other places in the country that have a strong sense of regional or local pride, but Texas seems to top them all. In fact, for some Texans, the only thing bigger than Texas is their love of the Lone Star State.
Texas Swagger: Unraveling the Lone Star State’s Unapologetic Pride
12 Best Barbecue Joints in Texas
In Texas, barbecue isn’t merely a meal; it’s almost religion. Dining at a Texas barbecue joint is often as much a cultural experience as it is a religious one, and people leave their differences and their politics behind when they walk through the doors. Texans take their barbecue very seriously, especially when it comes to brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. And they don’t pay short shrift to things like sides and sweet tea, either.
While no one will ever agree to one definitive ranking of the 12 best barbecue joints in the state, a lot of names come up repeatedly, and they’re listed in this article.
Data is sourced from the FBI’s 2021 Uniform Crime Reporting Database and from NeighborhoodScout.com. **Additional metrics were used to determine rankings that are not shown in this article. To view the complete findings, visit blog.smartasset.com.
This article was produced by Our Woven Journey.
Demi Michele is a seasoned traveler, turned freelance writer. Having explored most states and ventured internationally, her love for outdoor cafes, new cuisines, and cultural immersion shines through her wide range of articles. Based in Texas with her family and two Scottish Terriers, Demi turns her adventures into captivating travel narratives to share with readers.