Five Dallas Suburbs Top Texas Safety Rankings
Finn's Take· TL;DR- Five Dallas suburbs rank among Texas's ten safest cities, led by Trophy Club, reflecting strong public safety infrastructure and community policing efforts.
- These safe communities reported nearly zero violent crimes, with only one murder across all ten safest cities and many reporting zero robberies or rapes.
- Local investment in professional police departments, neighborhood watch programs, and infrastructure improvements has created environments where crime rates have significantly declined year-over-year.
North Texas Dominates State Safety Rankings
Dallas suburbs have claimed half of the spots on Texas's top-10 safest cities list for 2026, with five communities earning recognition for their exceptionally low crime rates. Home security review site SafeWise has ranked Trophy Club, Parker, Melissa, Murphy, and Colleyville on its recent top-10 list of towns unburdened by crime worries, with North Texas dominating the list of Texas' safest cities for 2026.
Trophy Club is this year's safest city in Texas, topping the charts at No. 1. Trophy Club sits in Tarrant and Denton counties, while Parker, Melissa and Murphy are in Collin County. Colleyville is in Tarrant County. All of the cities were selected from more than 340 Texas communities reviewed using the latest FBI crime data and population-adjusted comparisons.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area had the most ranked cities on the SafeWise list. This dominance reflects the region's sustained investment in public safety infrastructure and community policing initiatives that have made these suburbs attractive to families seeking secure environments.
Crime Statistics Tell a Compelling Story
Only 1 murder was reported in Texas's 10 safest cities, and it happened in Colleyville. 60% of the 10 safest cities reported zero robberies, and 50% reported zero rapes. These remarkably low numbers demonstrate the effectiveness of coordinated public safety efforts across these communities.
Murphy's property crime rate has fallen by 51% over the last three years. Property crime and violent crime have decreased for the last two years in a row in Memorial Villages and Fair Oaks Ranch. In Whitehouse, violent crime has decreased for the last four years in a row, and property crime has declined for the past two years, resulting in a 65% decrease in violent crime and a 74% decrease in property crime.
The methodology behind these rankings provides credibility to the results. For its 2026 report, SafeWise factored in FBI-reported property and violent crime data for 343 cities, then adjusted it for population to fairly compare metros to rural and suburban towns. This population adjustment ensures smaller communities aren't unfairly advantaged over larger metropolitan areas.
Community Investment Pays Dividends
Local leaders attribute their success to deliberate, sustained efforts in community safety. In a news release, Trophy Club Police Chief Patrick Arata said the recognition reflects the deliberate, consistent work of officers and staff committed to protecting the community. "Being named the safest city in Texas is an incredible honor," Mayor Jeannette Tiffany said.
Local leaders say the recognition reflects years of coordinated public-safety efforts and strong community engagement. These communities have invested heavily in professional police departments, neighborhood watch programs, and infrastructure improvements that create environments where crime struggles to take root.
With the exception of Whitehouse and Lumberton, Texas' safest cities are all suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio. This pattern suggests that proximity to major metropolitan areas, combined with suburban planning and resources, creates optimal conditions for public safety.
Broader Context for Texas Safety
The rankings come amid mixed perceptions about safety across Texas. According to the survey 49% of Texans say they feel safe in the state, which is a 7% increase from last years 42%. However, Texas residents still have a higher rate of concern compared to the rest of the country.
The survey found incidents of violent crime in Texas were 4.44 per 1,000 people, similar to the national rate of 4.43. In last year's report, Texas had a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 people. This improvement suggests that targeted safety initiatives across the state are beginning to show measurable results.
These Dallas suburbs represent more than statistical success stories. They demonstrate how strategic community planning, professional law enforcement, and engaged residents can create havens of safety even as urban areas nationwide grapple with rising crime concerns. For families considering relocation or communities seeking to replicate this success, these five cities offer a blueprint for building truly secure neighborhoods in an increasingly uncertain world.