Crime is something that most of us hate, but we know that it happens everywhere including our own Texas communities.

We can have amazing law enforcement officers working all hours of the day and night, but there will still be some people that don’t want to obey the laws.  

When discussing violence, it's crucial to understand which situations to avoid whenever possible.

That's why I wanted to explore which Texas cities pose the highest risk of people becoming murder victims. 

Bigger Cities in Texas Doesn’t Mean Higher Risk of Being Murdered 

It would be easy to think about all the biggest cities in Texas as the ones you really need to watch out for when it comes to being a victim of a violent crime or even being murdered.

But there are places that you really need to be careful and it’s probably places you didn’t worry too much about in the past. 

You Have the Highest Chance of Being Murdered in These Texas Cities

Be extra careful as these 5 Texas Cities have the highest murder risk

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

Stay Aware of Your Surroundings at All Times to Avoid Being a Victim 

Whether you’re at home in the Lone Star State or visiting other places, you need to stay aware of your surroundings to lessen your chance of becoming another victim of a violent crime.

Trust your gut, if you don’t feel safe, get out of that situation or area as quickly as possible. 

Texas is a Safe Place 

Don’t think for one second that you and your family will not be safe in Texas. I just wanted to bring you this information as I didn’t expect that some of the smaller towns would have higher violent crime rates.

It’s a good reminder for all of us to make sure we don’t put ourselves in harm's way.  

PROBLEMATIC POKEYS: These 12 County Jails in Texas Are Not Up To Standard

The counties listed below have been found in non-compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards as codified in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 9. They can be viewed in their entirety at State Commission on Jail Standards website.

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