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Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio all rank higher than the Bayou City when it comes to safety. Granted, Houston is the biggest city in Texas, it's still an interesting statistic. The ranking of 65 Texas cities with populations over 50,0000 people, coming from the security people at SafeHome, took into account FBI and census data to tabulate Houston's score. The number of law enforcement in each city is also a part of the scoring. Demographic metrics also go into the special stew.


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Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio all rank higher than the Bayou City when it comes to safety. Granted, Houston is the biggest city in Texas, it's still an interesting statistic. The ranking of 65 Texas cities ... more
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Click through our gallery to see some of the weirdest crimes reported in Texas this year...

Click through our gallery to see some of the weirdest crimes reported in Texas this year...

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Christopher Breaker, 25, was arrested in August and charged with second degree aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

Christopher Breaker, 25, was arrested in August and charged with second degree aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

Photo: Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office
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In-flight public intoxication

In July, passengers aboard a flight to Los Angeles found themselves returning to Dallas after a woman approached the cockpit twice and demanded alcohol, according to a Dallas/Fort Worth Police report. Gordon told police she had two glasses of wine before boarding. She was charged with public intoxication. 
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In-flight public intoxication

In July, passengers aboard a flight to Los Angeles found themselves returning to Dallas after a woman approached the cockpit twice and demanded alcohol, according to a Dallas/Fort
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Dismissed 

In July, a 23-year-old Texas man on jury duty ended up behind bars after police said the man showed up to Smith County Courthouse slurring his speech and looking sluggish. Police said they found beer in a large coca cola cup he had walked in with and charged him with public intoxication.
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Dismissed 

In July, a 23-year-old Texas man on jury duty ended up behind bars after police said the man showed up to Smith County Courthouse slurring his speech and looking sluggish. Police said they found beer
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Wannabe Joker

On June 6, 26-year-old Christopher Fuentes threatened employees during an attempted robbery at a dry cleaning store, according to the Sugar Land Police Department. At the time, witnesses told police Fuentes was "wearing light colored paint around his face" and looked like the "Joker." Police said Fuentes was arrested one month later on July 5 after a resident contacted authorities and reported a man driving down the street "dressed like the Joker."
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Wannabe Joker

On June 6, 26-year-old Christopher Fuentes threatened employees during an attempted robbery at a dry cleaning store, according to the Sugar Land Police Department. At the time, witnesses told
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Odd home intrusion 

In July, a 54-year-old woman entered a family home and began striking an 11-year-old boy with a wooden stick while yelling nonsense described as "voodoo curses," according to police documents. The accused home intruder, Sara Aranda, was charged and arrested for burglary of habitation with commission of an assault.

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Odd home intrusion 

In July, a 54-year-old woman entered a family home and began striking an 11-year-old boy with a wooden stick while yelling nonsense described as "voodoo curses," according to police

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Prius road rage
 
In July, police said Jay Brumbaugh of Weatherford shot at a vehicle whose occupants allegedly made an obscene gesture while passing him up on the road. Police stopped Brumbaugh, who was driving a white Toyota Prius, and charged him with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Prius road rage
 
In July, police said Jay Brumbaugh of Weatherford shot at a vehicle whose occupants allegedly made an obscene gesture while passing him up on the road. Police stopped Brumbaugh, who was
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Aggravated assault

In June, Texas police arrested 19-year-old Kayla Duenes for allegedly attacking her 20-year-old boyfriend with a chili pot, a knife and other objects.
Aggravated assault

In June, Texas police arrested 19-year-old Kayla Duenes for allegedly attacking her 20-year-old boyfriend with a chili pot, a knife and other objects.
Photo: Richwood Police
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Clumsy break-in

A 20-year-old man was arrested in June after police identified him by the documentation he left behind at a house he was attempting to burglarize, authorities said.
Clumsy break-in

A 20-year-old man was arrested in June after police identified him by the documentation he left behind at a house he was attempting to burglarize, authorities said.
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Friendswood arrest

Police arrested an Alvin woman in June after witnesses told police she was partially naked, intoxicated and propositioning bystanders. Kimberly Ann Foster, 48, was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Friendswood arrest

Police arrested an Alvin woman in June after witnesses told police she was partially naked, intoxicated and propositioning bystanders. Kimberly Ann Foster, 48, was charged with public
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Desperate escape

In May, Harris County authorities arrested 49-year-old Kelly Harris in Humble after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase while throwing propane tanks out of the stolen truck he was driving.
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Desperate escape

In May, Harris County authorities arrested 49-year-old Kelly Harris in Humble after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase while throwing propane tanks out of the stolen truck he was
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Do no harm

A Dallas-area transplant surgeon was arrested in May after police said he hit a woman with a lacrosse stick and caused $10,000 in damages to her Porsche.

Do no harm

A Dallas-area transplant surgeon was arrested in May after police said he hit a woman with a lacrosse stick and caused $10,000 in damages to her Porsche.

Photo: Southlake Police Department
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Customer service

Police arrested a man from Granbury, Texas in May after authorities said he sent dozens of drunk 911 texts reporting he had been over-served and overcharged at a bar.
Customer service

Police arrested a man from Granbury, Texas in May after authorities said he sent dozens of drunk 911 texts reporting he had been over-served and overcharged at a bar.
Photo: Hood County Sheriff’s Office
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Police hate

In April, police said a 70-year-old Missouri City man flipped off a Fort Bend County deputy and then struck him with his vehicle. The man told police he ran into the deputy because "he just hates police officers." John L. Eells was charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer and third or more DWI. less
Police hate

In April, police said a 70-year-old Missouri City man flipped off a Fort Bend County deputy and then struck him with his vehicle. The man told police he ran into the deputy because "he just hates ... more
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No soliciting

In April, police arrested a Frisco man with a "no-soliciting" sign after authorities said he shot a door-to-door roofing salesman who knocked on his door.
No soliciting

In April, police arrested a Frisco man with a "no-soliciting" sign after authorities said he shot a door-to-door roofing salesman who knocked on his door.
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Attempted ambush

Police arrested Allen Dewayne Thomas, 47, in April on a charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Police said Thomas lured authorities to his home claiming to have shot two people. When officers arrived at his home, he threatened to shoot them and yelled "Come and get me!" Police believe it was an attempted ambush.
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Attempted ambush

Police arrested Allen Dewayne Thomas, 47, in April on a charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Police said Thomas lured authorities to his home claiming to have shot two
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Face-painted lawman 

In February, a man from Denton, Texas with a dark substance covering his face was arrested by police on non-alcohol public intoxication and drug paraphernalia charges. When police asked Joseph Augustini, 25, his name, he repeatedly said: "I am the law!" and "I know the law, I am the law," according to police. 
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Face-painted lawman 

In February, a man from Denton, Texas with a dark substance covering his face was arrested by police on non-alcohol public intoxication and drug paraphernalia charges. When police asked
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Poor negotiating 

In February, a Dallas ISD teacher was arrested after police said he threatened to kill his coworkers unless he was given a raise. Omar Alanis, 29, was charged with making a terroristic threat to a public servant.
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Poor negotiating 

In February, a Dallas ISD teacher was arrested after police said he threatened to kill his coworkers unless he was given a raise. Omar Alanis, 29, was charged with making a terroristic threat
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Photo: Dallas Sheriff's Office
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Endangered species

The Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested 17-year-old Orlando David Delgado in February, accusing him with shooting and killing a bald eagle with two of his friends. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department charged the minor with a class A misdemeanor for hunting without a landowner's consent.
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Endangered species

The Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested 17-year-old Orlando David Delgado in February, accusing him with shooting and killing a bald eagle with two of his friends. The Texas Parks and
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Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio all rank higher than the Bayou City when it comes to safety.

Granted, Houston is the biggest city in Texas, it's still an interesting statistic. Sadly, denser populations equal a higher crime rate.

RELATED: These Houston neighborhoods have the most reported crime, according to HPD

The ranking of 65 Texas cities with populations over 50,0000 people, coming from the security people at SafeHome, took into account FBI and census data to tabulate Houston's score. The number of law enforcement personnel in each city is part of the scoring process. Demographic metrics also go into the special stew.

Houston, the land of ATM smash-and-grabs and road-rage shootings, has some work to do.

Flower Mound, south of Denton, is Texas' safest city according to SafeHome. During 2015, according to SafeHome, only 34 violent crimes were reported.

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The least safe is Lubbock, where 2,391 violent incidents were reported in the same year.

RELATED: The 30 most dangerous cities in Texas in 2016, according to the FBI

Of the cities in the top ten, Sugar Land came in at number 7 with League City trailing in the tenth spot.

Dallas came in at number 45 on the ranking with 9.038 violent crimes. Dallas, it should be noted, has about a million less residents than Houston.

Craig Hlavaty is a reporter for Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com. He's an intolerable native Texan with too much ink in his skin and too much brisket stuck in his teeth.