Pictured are the Whitehouse Police Department who continue to provide services to help support a safe community in Whitehouse.
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The City of Whitehouse has reached its highest ranking yet on the 2025 Safewise Safest Cities in Texas report, moving up to No. 25 on the list. The recognition is noteworthy since there are over 1200 cities in Texas. The new ranking marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to improve community safety.
Whitehouse has made consistent progress in the Safewise rankings in recent years. The city was ranked 67th in 2022, rose to 43rd in 2023, and climbed to 40th in 2024 before achieving its current standing.
This year’s report cites a violent crime rate of 1.14 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 residents in Whitehouse — both well below state and national averages.
Mayor James Wansley credited the city’s progress to a combined effort across departments and the community.
“Our community’s commitment to public safety and proactive crime prevention has never been stronger,” Wansley said. “This recognition from Safewise is a direct result of the hard work and vigilance of our police department, city staff, and engaged citizens. Improving public safety during periods of commercial and residential growth is exceptional. Thank you for making Whitehouse an exceptionally safe place to live, work, and play!”
Whitehouse’s rise comes as part of a broader statewide trend, with Safewise noting a decline in both property and violent crime rates in many of Texas’s safest cities, based on FBI crime statistics.
City officials say they remain focused on building on this momentum, with continued investment in public safety and collaboration between residents and law enforcement.
