Despite tough-on-crime claims, Texas ranks as one of most dangerous U.S. states, study finds

Despite an abundance of TV ads by incumbent politicians claiming they’re securing the border and cracking down on crime, Texas ranks among the nation’s most dangerous states, according to a new study. That report by personal finance site WalletHub ranks Texas as No. 4 most dangerous state even though it boasts the highest number of police officers per capita. Key to understanding WalletHub’s findings is that its definition of “dangerous” is based on more than just crime stats.