Safest Cities in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Botswana

1 Mmopone 06 11.4 per 1K

2 Gumare 11 11.4 per 1K

3 Metsemotlhaba 06 11.4 per 1K

4 Tshabong 04 11.4 per 1K

5 Tati Siding 08 11.4 per 1K

6 Mmadinare 01 11.4 per 1K

7 Kopong 09 11.4 per 1K

8 Janeng 09 11.4 per 1K

9 Tutume 01 11.4 per 1K

10 Jwaneng 15 11.4 per 1K

11 Ghanzi 03 11.4 per 1K

12 Gabane 06 11.4 per 1K

13 Bobonong 01 11.4 per 1K

14 Tonota 01 11.4 per 1K

15 Mosopa 10 11.4 per 1K

16 Thamaga 06 11.4 per 1K

17 Shakawe 11 11.4 per 1K

18 Lobatse 16 11.4 per 1K

19 Ramotswa 09 11.4 per 1K

20 Letlhakane 01 11.4 per 1K

21 Selebi-Phikwe 17 11.4 per 1K

22 Kanye 10 11.4 per 1K

23 Mahalapye 01 11.4 per 1K

24 Mochudi 05 11.4 per 1K

25 Palapye 01 11.4 per 1K

26 Tlokweng 09 11.4 per 1K

27 Serowe 01 11.4 per 1K

28 Molepolole 06 11.4 per 1K

29 Maun 11 11.4 per 1K

30 Mogoditshane 06 11.4 per 1K

31 Francistown 13 11.4 per 1K

32 Gaborone 14 11.4 per 1K

33 Lentsweletau 06 11.4 per 1K

34 Hukuntsi 04 11.4 per 1K

35 Tsetsebjwe 01 11.4 per 1K

36 Chadibe 01 11.4 per 1K

37 Sefhare 01 11.4 per 1K

38 Mmathete 10 11.4 per 1K

39 Gweta 01 11.4 per 1K

40 Good Hope 10 11.4 per 1K

41 Shashe Mooke 01 11.4 per 1K

42 Mathangwane 01 11.4 per 1K

43 Maitengwe 08 11.4 per 1K

44 Rasesa 05 11.4 per 1K

45 Sefophe 01 11.4 per 1K

46 Lotlhakane 10 11.4 per 1K

47 Masunga 08 11.4 per 1K

48 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 11.4 per 1K

49 Charles Hill 03 11.4 per 1K

50 Kang 04 11.4 per 1K

51 Sese 10 11.4 per 1K

52 Kumakwane 06 11.4 per 1K

53 Otse 09 11.4 per 1K

54 Lerala 01 11.4 per 1K

55 Mmankgodi 06 11.4 per 1K

56 Nata 01 11.4 per 1K

57 Letlhakeng 06 11.4 per 1K

58 Orapa 01 11.4 per 1K

59 Shoshong 01 11.4 per 1K

60 Borolong 01 11.4 per 1K

61 Kasane 12 11.4 per 1K

62 Bokaa 05 11.4 per 1K

63 Oodi 09 11.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Botswana have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Mmopone leads with just 11.4 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. Mmopone has just 11.4 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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