North Texas Cities Dominate List of Safest Places in Texas

Trophy Club, Parker, Melissa, Murphy, and Colleyville rank in the top 10 safest cities in the state, according to SafeWise report.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:15am

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North Texas cities have dominated the list of Texas' safest cities for 2026, with five Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs landing in the top 10, according to a new report from the home-security review site SafeWise. Trophy Club is ranked No. 1, followed by Parker at No. 2, Melissa at No. 4, Murphy at No. 7, and Colleyville at No. 9 in the site's latest rankings.

Why it matters

The recognition reflects years of coordinated public-safety efforts and strong community engagement in these North Texas cities, which local leaders say are foundational to everything they do as municipalities. The SafeWise rankings are based on the latest FBI crime data and population-adjusted comparisons across more than 340 Texas communities.

The details

All of the top-ranked North Texas cities were selected from more than 340 Texas communities reviewed by SafeWise. Trophy Club sits in Tarrant and Denton counties, while Parker, Melissa and Murphy are in Collin County. Colleyville is in Tarrant County. Other cities in the top 10 safest Texas list include Memorial Villages and Fulshear in the Houston metro area, Fair Oaks Ranch between San Antonio and Boerne, Whitehouse southeast of Tyler, and Lumberton in Hardin County, north of Beaumont.

  • The SafeWise rankings are based on the latest FBI crime data from 2026.

The players

Patrick Arata

Trophy Club Police Chief

Jeannette Tiffany

Mayor of Trophy Club

Brandon Wright

Town Manager of Trophy Club

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What they’re saying

“Being named the safest city in Texas is an incredible honor.”

— Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor of Trophy Club

“Public safety is foundational to everything we do as a municipality.”

— Brandon Wright, Town Manager of Trophy Club

“The recognition reflects the deliberate, consistent work of officers and staff committed to protecting the community.”

— Patrick Arata, Trophy Club Police Chief

What’s next

The SafeWise rankings will be updated again next year, with cities working to maintain and improve their public safety standings.

The takeaway

The dominance of North Texas cities on the list of Texas' safest places underscores the region's commitment to coordinated public safety efforts and strong community engagement, which local leaders say are key to providing a high quality of life for residents.