Houston law firm names most dangerous cities in Texas, and some may surprise you

Most Dangerous Cities in Texas 20. Midland

Crime (1 is most crime): 21 Police (1 is least investment): 1 Risk (1 is highest): 26 Most Dangerous Cities in Texas 20. Midland

Crime (1 is most crime): 21 Police (1 is least investment): 1 Risk (1 is highest): 26 Photo: James Durbin Photo: James Durbin Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close Houston law firm names most dangerous cities in Texas, and some may surprise you 1 / 29 Back to Gallery

Though Texas' overall violent crime rate has dipped, according to the FBI's newest data, cartels still have people on the Texas-Mexico border living in fear. But some of the most dangerous cities in Texas aren't even close to the border.

RELATED: See the FBI's newest data on violent crime in Texas metro areas

The Darrow Law Firm in Houston examined data to find the most dangerous cities across the state. The firm analyzed key factors such a violent crime rate, police presence and investment in departments, along with community socioeconomic factors.

The FBI defines a violent crime as murder and non-negligent manslaughter (or homicide), rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

It's no surprise larger metro cities landed near the top of the list, but so did cities like Mesquite, Killeen and Abilene.

>> Click the gallery above to see the most dangerous cities in Texas, according to Darrow Law Firm.