Safest Cities in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by safest cities

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All Countries · Albania

Safest Cities — Albania

1 Shijak 42 1.4 per 1K

2 Librazhd 43 1.4 per 1K

3 Patos Fshat 44 1.4 per 1K

4 Sarandë 51 1.4 per 1K

5 Lezhë 48 1.4 per 1K

6 Peqin 43 1.4 per 1K

7 Patos 44 1.4 per 1K

8 Peshkopi 41 1.4 per 1K

9 Cërrik 43 1.4 per 1K

10 Gjirokastër 45 1.4 per 1K

11 Laç 48 1.4 per 1K

12 Librazhd-Qendër 43 1.4 per 1K

13 Xhafzotaj 42 1.4 per 1K

14 Tepelenë 45 1.4 per 1K

15 Gramsh 43 1.4 per 1K

16 Kamëz 50 1.4 per 1K

17 Bradashesh 43 1.4 per 1K

18 Fushë-Krujë 42 1.4 per 1K

19 Korçë 46 1.4 per 1K

20 Tirana 50 1.4 per 1K

21 Durrës 42 1.4 per 1K

22 Vlorë 51 1.4 per 1K

23 Elbasan 43 1.4 per 1K

24 Shkodër 49 1.4 per 1K

25 Lushnjë 44 1.4 per 1K

26 Berat 40 1.4 per 1K

27 Fier-Çifçi 44 1.4 per 1K

28 Kutalli 40 1.4 per 1K

29 Fier 44 1.4 per 1K

30 Krujë 42 1.4 per 1K

31 Pogradec 46 1.4 per 1K

32 Kukës 47 1.4 per 1K

33 Kuçovë 40 1.4 per 1K

34 Kavajë 50 1.4 per 1K

35 Bulqizë 41 1.4 per 1K

36 Delvinë 51 1.4 per 1K

37 Golem 44 1.4 per 1K

38 Shëngjin 48 1.4 per 1K

39 Selenicë 51 1.4 per 1K

40 Rrëshen 48 1.4 per 1K

41 Divjakë 44 1.4 per 1K

42 Roskovec 44 1.4 per 1K

43 Pukë 49 1.4 per 1K

44 Papër 43 1.4 per 1K

45 Rrogozhinë 50 1.4 per 1K

46 Përrenjas 43 1.4 per 1K

47 Kolonjë 44 1.4 per 1K

48 Hotolisht 43 1.4 per 1K

49 Kozarë 40 1.4 per 1K

50 Petrelë 50 1.4 per 1K

51 Shupenzë 41 1.4 per 1K

52 Zharrëz 44 1.4 per 1K

53 Novoselë 51 1.4 per 1K

54 Nikël 42 1.4 per 1K

55 Zall-Herr 50 1.4 per 1K

56 Otllak 40 1.4 per 1K

57 Perondi 40 1.4 per 1K

58 Belsh 43 1.4 per 1K

59 Velabisht 40 1.4 per 1K

60 Rajcë 43 1.4 per 1K

61 Mamurras 48 1.4 per 1K

62 Ndroq 50 1.4 per 1K

63 Përmet 45 1.4 per 1K

64 Burrel 41 1.4 per 1K

65 Ersekë 46 1.4 per 1K

66 Klos 41 1.4 per 1K

67 Poshnjë 40 1.4 per 1K

68 Bilisht 46 1.4 per 1K

69 Ura Vajgurore 40 1.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Albania have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Shijak leads with just 1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Shijak has just 1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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