Leander Ranked Among Safest Cities In Texas

LEANDER, TEXAS — Leaner is among the safest cities in Texas according to a newly released report by SafeWise, a leading online safety resource.

The city squeaks by in the "50 Safest Cities in Texas 2018 Report" that exhaustively examined various factors as part of the reckoning. In identifying the state's safest cities, Safewise researchers analyzed 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. Cities that fell below identified population thresholds or that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI were excluded from the ranking system, researchers noted.

The evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) in each city. In the case of a tie, researchers also factored in the number of property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). To level the playing field, researchers calculated the rate of crimes per 1,000 people in each city. "This makes it easier to directly compare the likelihood of these crimes occurring in cities with vastly different populations," analysts noted.

Given that calculus, Leander was ranked in the 50th slot with a mere 1.13 violent crimes per 1,000 and 11.19 property crimes per 1,000. Total crime in Leander represented 10.11 percent violent, 89.89 percent property.

So what's the safest city in Texas, according to SafeWise? That honor goes to Seminole in Gaines County. Other nearby cities making the cut include Hutto, ranked 28th; Fredericksburg in the in the 32nd slot; and Buda in the 35th position.

To see the full report, click here.

About SafeWise:

SafeWise is a leading online safety resource that provides information to help individuals, families, and communities make smart security and safety decisions. SafeWise provides safety information and data along with safety tips, product reviews, and buyers guides. Safewise strives to demystify home safety and security to help people live their safest lives. SafeWise regularly releases “Safest Cities” reports, and other reports on a variety of safety topics to raise awareness about the state of safety in our country.

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