There has been another murder in Nacogdoches, Texas. According to reports from KTRE, Jermiah Jarmma Warren, a 19-year-old from Nacogdoches, was found in a wooded area behind Summit Living Orton Hill Apartment Homes (previously known as Eastwood Terrace) at 2817 EJ Campbell Blvd on the southeast side of the city.
In March 2025, another tragedy occurred when Hernana Cuarenta, a 17-year-old from Nacogdoches, shot and killed a man in a family member’s front yard on North Popp Street, located on the southwest side of town.
Crime in Nacogdoches: Is It a Safe Place to Live?
With two murders in Nacogdoches so far in 2025, some people may be wondering whether the city is becoming dangerous to live in. According to crimegrade.org, Nacogdoches has received a D grade for overall crime. This suggests that the crime rate in the city is higher than average.
The website provides a crime map that shows which areas of the city are more likely to have criminal activity. The neighborhoods where these two murders took place are within areas that have the same D grade for crime, meaning these areas are as crime-prone as other parts of the town.
High-Crime Areas in Nacogdoches
University and North Street are identified as a high-crime area because of businesses in the area that attract theft. However, this area doesn’t necessarily reflect the safety of the surrounding neighborhoods.
The crime map shows that the dark red areas are the worst affected by crime. These areas experience higher levels of criminal activity, so it’s best to be cautious when considering living in those parts of Nacogdoches.
The Safest Neighborhoods in Nacogdoches
Despite the overall crime grade, Nacogdoches still has safe neighborhoods. If you are looking to move to the area, you should aim to live in a part of town that is marked with more green on the crime map. The northeast side of Nacogdoches, outside the loop, is considered the safest place to live.
This area is peaceful, and many people enjoy the quiet, small-town feel, making it a great choice for anyone looking to settle down in Nacogdoches.