6th safest city in Texas
Posted/updated on: March 4, 2026 at 12:45 pm
WHITEHOUSE – The security research firm Safewise has ranked the city of Whitehouse as the 6th safest city in the state for 2026. According to our news partner KETK, Safewise has tracked a decline in violent crime in the city of Whitehouse over the past four years, along with a two-year decline in property crime. According to Safewise, the violent crime rate has fallen from 1.6 violent crimes per 1000 Whitehouse residents in 2024 to 0.6 violent crimes per 1000 residents in 2026.
“In Whitehouse, violent crime has decreased for the last four years in a row, and property crime has declined for the past two years,” Safewise said. “This has resulted in a 65% decrease in violent crime and a 74% decrease in property crime.”
This decline has secured Whitehouse’s spot as Safewise’s 6th safest city in Texas. The ranking prompted the city to thank the community for helping to keep the area safe. Smith County has also seen a decline in reported crimes, with the county’s reported crime rate falling 3.75% between 2024 and 2025.
“Since 2022, our community has been recognized as a Top 100 Safest City in Texas — and we’ve moved up in the rankings every single year. This year is our highest ranking yet. Thank you to our residents, businesses, City Council, staff, and especially our police officers for working together to keep Whitehouse safe. We’re proud of this progress — and committed to continuing the work.”
The City of Whitehouse
