Safest Cities in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Benin

1 Natitingou 08 1.1 per 1K

2 Pèrèrè 10 1.1 per 1K

3 Péhonko 08 1.1 per 1K

4 Parakou 10 1.1 per 1K

5 Ouinhi 18 1.1 per 1K

6 Ouidah 09 1.1 per 1K

7 Ouessé 11 1.1 per 1K

8 Ouaké 13 1.1 per 1K

9 Nikki 10 1.1 per 1K

10 Ndali 10 1.1 per 1K

11 Pobé 17 1.1 per 1K

12 Missérété 16 1.1 per 1K

13 Matéri 08 1.1 per 1K

14 Malanville 07 1.1 per 1K

15 Lokossa 15 1.1 per 1K

16 Lalo 12 1.1 per 1K

17 Kpozoun 18 1.1 per 1K

18 Kouandé 09 1.1 per 1K

19 Kopargo 13 1.1 per 1K

20 Sinendé 10 1.1 per 1K

21 Zounké 16 1.1 per 1K

22 Zinvié 09 1.1 per 1K

23 Zé 09 1.1 per 1K

24 Toviklin 12 1.1 per 1K

25 Toukountouna 08 1.1 per 1K

26 Tori-Bossito 09 1.1 per 1K

27 Tobré 08 1.1 per 1K

28 Tchaourou 10 1.1 per 1K

29 Tanguiéta 08 1.1 per 1K

30 Klouékanmè 12 1.1 per 1K

31 Semi 16 1.1 per 1K

32 Ségbana 07 1.1 per 1K

33 Sé 15 1.1 per 1K

34 Savé 11 1.1 per 1K

35 Savalou 11 1.1 per 1K

36 Sam 07 1.1 per 1K

37 Sakété 17 1.1 per 1K

38 Porto-Novo 16 1.1 per 1K

39 Banigbé 17 1.1 per 1K

40 Comé 11 1.1 per 1K

41 Cobly 08 1.1 per 1K

42 Boukoumbé 08 1.1 per 1K

43 Bohicon 18 1.1 per 1K

44 Bétérou 10 1.1 per 1K

45 Bembèrèkè 10 1.1 per 1K

46 Bassila 13 1.1 per 1K

47 Banté 11 1.1 per 1K

48 Banikoara 07 1.1 per 1K

49 Cotonou 14 1.1 per 1K

50 Avrankou 16 1.1 per 1K

51 Athiémé 15 1.1 per 1K

52 Aplahoué 12 1.1 per 1K

53 Allada 09 1.1 per 1K

54 Agoué 15 1.1 per 1K

55 Adjarra 16 1.1 per 1K

56 Adjaouèrè 17 1.1 per 1K

57 Abomey-Calavi 09 1.1 per 1K

58 Glazoué 11 1.1 per 1K

59 Kétou 17 1.1 per 1K

60 Kérou 08 1.1 per 1K

61 Kandi 07 1.1 per 1K

62 Kalalé 10 1.1 per 1K

63 Hévié 09 1.1 per 1K

64 Guilmaro 08 1.1 per 1K

65 Grand-Popo 15 1.1 per 1K

66 Gogounou 07 1.1 per 1K

67 Godomè 09 1.1 per 1K

68 Abomey 18 1.1 per 1K

69 Ganvié 09 1.1 per 1K

70 Ekpé 16 1.1 per 1K

71 Dogbo 12 1.1 per 1K

72 Djougou 13 1.1 per 1K

73 Djidja 18 1.1 per 1K

74 Djakotomé 12 1.1 per 1K

75 Dassa-Zoumè 11 1.1 per 1K

76 Cové 18 1.1 per 1K

The safest cities in Benin have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Natitingou leads with just 1.1 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. Natitingou has just 1.1 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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