5.3 /100k
Homicide rate
≈ 1,620
Total homicides
2023
Historical data
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Data table
| Homicide rate | 5.3 /100k | |
| Total homicides | ≈ 1,620 | 2023 |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 5.3 | 5.7 |
National ranking
Texas ranks #2 of 3 states by homicide rate.
| #1 | Florida | 5.1 |
| #2 | Texas | 5.3 |
| #3 | California | 5.7 |
Overview
Texas records a homicide rate of 5.3 per 100,000 residents, roughly in line with the U.S. average.