Houston's safety ranking has been assessed in a recent study. The city's position is near the bottom of the list, with high rates of certain incidents. Specific figures for Houston include violent and property crimes, as well as auto fatalities and disaster risk.

The study evaluated numerous cities, placing Houston at 82 out of 83. Only one city, Memphis, Tennessee, ranked lower. Another Texas city, Dallas, also ranked low in terms of safety.

Further information on the study's methodology and rankings can be found through the original source, including details on other Texas cities that fared better in the assessment.