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Safest Cities in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Maranhão

1 Matões do Norte 19.3 per 1K
2 Barão de Grajaú 19.3 per 1K
3 Balsas 19.3 per 1K
4 Bacurituba 19.3 per 1K
5 Bacuri 19.3 per 1K
6 Bacabal 19.3 per 1K
7 Axixá 19.3 per 1K
8 Arari 19.3 per 1K
9 Araioses 19.3 per 1K
10 Anapurus 19.3 per 1K
11 Anajatuba 19.3 per 1K
12 Amarante do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
13 Alto Parnaíba 19.3 per 1K
14 Altamira do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
15 Alcântara 19.3 per 1K
16 Mata Roma 19.3 per 1K
17 Açailândia 19.3 per 1K
18 Afonso Cunha 19.3 per 1K
19 Água Doce do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
20 Aldeias Altas 19.3 per 1K
21 Alto Alegre do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
22 Alto Alegre do Pindaré 19.3 per 1K
23 Araguanã 19.3 per 1K
24 Arame 19.3 per 1K
25 Bacabeira 19.3 per 1K
26 Belágua 19.3 per 1K
27 Bernardo do Mearim 19.3 per 1K
28 Boa Vista do Gurupi 19.3 per 1K
29 Bom Jesus das Selvas 19.3 per 1K
30 Buritirama 19.3 per 1K
31 Campestre do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
32 Capinzal do Norte 19.3 per 1K
33 Cedral 19.3 per 1K
34 Central do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
35 Cidelândia 19.3 per 1K
36 Conceição do Lago-Açu 19.3 per 1K
37 Feira Nova do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
38 Fernando Falcão 19.3 per 1K
39 Godofredo Viana 19.3 per 1K
40 Governador Eugênio Barros 19.3 per 1K
41 Governador Luiz Rocha 19.3 per 1K
42 Governador Newton Bello 19.3 per 1K
43 Governador Nunes Freire 19.3 per 1K
44 Itinga do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
45 Jatobá 19.3 per 1K
46 Jenipapo dos Vieiras 19.3 per 1K
47 Lago Verde 19.3 per 1K
48 Lagoa do Mato 19.3 per 1K
49 Lajeado Novo 19.3 per 1K
50 Lima Campos 19.3 per 1K
51 Marajá do Sena 19.3 per 1K
52 Maranhãozinho 19.3 per 1K
53 Serrano do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
54 Rosário 19.3 per 1K
55 Davinópolis 19.3 per 1K
56 Satubinha 19.3 per 1K
57 Lago do Junco 19.3 per 1K
58 Buriticupu 19.3 per 1K
59 Lagoa Grande do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
60 Brejo de Areia 19.3 per 1K
61 Bela Vista do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
62 Centro do Guilherme 19.3 per 1K
63 Tufilândia 19.3 per 1K
64 Amapá do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
65 Santa Luzia do Paruá 19.3 per 1K
66 Turilândia 19.3 per 1K
67 Centro Novo do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
68 Igarapé do Meio 19.3 per 1K
69 Junco do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
70 Apicum-Açu 19.3 per 1K
71 Joselândia 19.3 per 1K
72 Vila Nova dos Martírios 19.3 per 1K
73 Governador Edison Lobão 19.3 per 1K
74 Olho d’Água das Cunhãs 19.3 per 1K
75 Zé Doca 19.3 per 1K
76 Trizidela do Vale 19.3 per 1K
77 Tasso Fragoso 19.3 per 1K
78 Sítio Novo 19.3 per 1K
79 Ribamar Fiquene 19.3 per 1K
80 Milagres do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
81 Nina Rodrigues 19.3 per 1K
82 Nova Colinas 19.3 per 1K
83 Nova Olinda do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
84 Olinda Nova do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
85 Paço do Lumiar 19.3 per 1K
86 Palmeirândia 19.3 per 1K
87 Pedro do Rosário 19.3 per 1K
88 Porto Rico do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
89 Presidente Juscelino 19.3 per 1K
90 Presidente Sarney 19.3 per 1K
91 Presidente Vargas 19.3 per 1K
92 São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
93 Senador La Rocque 19.3 per 1K
94 Senador Alexandre Costa 19.3 per 1K
95 São Raimundo do Doca Bezerra 19.3 per 1K
96 São Pedro dos Crentes 19.3 per 1K
97 São Pedro da Água Branca 19.3 per 1K
98 São João do Carú 19.3 per 1K
99 Santana do Maranhão 19.3 per 1K
100 São Francisco do Brejão 19.3 per 1K

The safest cities in Maranhão have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Matões do Norte leads with just 19.3 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. Matões do Norte has just 19.3 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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