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The 50 Safest Cities to Raise a Family
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The 50 Safest College Towns in America for 2022
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SafeWise 100 Safest Small Towns in 2020
100 Safest Small Towns in America 2021
Most of the safest small towns are in the northeastern US. Find out which ones...

The safest cities in America

Think you know the safest places to live in the country? Read our report to see which cities report the lowest crime rates across the U.S.

The safest city in every state

Think you know the safest places to live in your state? Read our report to see which city reports the lowest crime rate in every state.

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Safest cities by state

Check out the top safest cities in each state. Click on the state or select it from the drop down below.

Why we do these reports

Crime trends and statistics help us start the conversation about what each of us can do to build safer communities. Our rankings highlight cities with low or high crime rates and ignite discussion and action around how to make all cities and communities safer. Learn more in our full methodology.

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Safety stats

Crime isn’t the only threat to our safety. We’ve got reports on safety hazards like car crashes and accidental poisoning—and tips to avoid them.

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8 Surprising Home Burglary Facts and Stats
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What Are the Child Safety Car Seat Laws in Each State?
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Home Safety and Security Stats and Facts
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Recent reports

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