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Safest Cities in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 1.3 per 1K
2 Gaoua 13 1.3 per 1K
3 Garango 04 1.3 per 1K
4 Gourcy 10 1.3 per 1K
5 Yako 10 1.3 per 1K
6 Zorgo 11 1.3 per 1K
7 Réo 06 1.3 per 1K
8 Orodara 09 1.3 per 1K
9 Ziniaré 11 1.3 per 1K
10 Niangoloko 02 1.3 per 1K
11 Nouna 01 1.3 per 1K
12 Aribinda 12 1.3 per 1K
13 Bittou 04 1.3 per 1K
14 Kombissiri 07 1.3 per 1K
15 Manga 07 1.3 per 1K
16 Pô 07 1.3 per 1K
17 Bourzanga 05 1.3 per 1K
18 Barogo 11 1.3 per 1K
19 Gao 06 1.3 per 1K
20 Tougan 01 1.3 per 1K
21 Sapouy 06 1.3 per 1K
22 Nioko I 03 1.3 per 1K
23 Ouagadougou 03 1.3 per 1K
24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 1.3 per 1K
25 Koudougou 06 1.3 per 1K
26 Saaba 03 1.3 per 1K
27 Ouahigouya 10 1.3 per 1K
28 Kaya 05 1.3 per 1K
29 Banfora 02 1.3 per 1K
30 Pouytenga 04 1.3 per 1K
31 Houndé 09 1.3 per 1K
32 Fada N'gourma 08 1.3 per 1K
33 Yalgo 05 1.3 per 1K
34 Dédougou 01 1.3 per 1K
35 Tenkodogo 04 1.3 per 1K
36 Djibo 12 1.3 per 1K
37 Kongoussi 05 1.3 per 1K
38 Léo 06 1.3 per 1K
39 Koupéla 04 1.3 per 1K
40 Titao 10 1.3 per 1K
41 Saonré 03 1.3 per 1K
42 Dori 12 1.3 per 1K
43 Sabou 06 1.3 per 1K
44 Kindi 06 1.3 per 1K
45 Namponkoré 08 1.3 per 1K
46 Tô 06 1.3 per 1K
47 Toma 01 1.3 per 1K
48 Diapaga 08 1.3 per 1K
49 Karankasso 09 1.3 per 1K
50 Gomboussougou 07 1.3 per 1K
51 Gayéri 08 1.3 per 1K
52 Pa 01 1.3 per 1K
53 Mani 08 1.3 per 1K
54 Tita 06 1.3 per 1K
55 Kompienga 08 1.3 per 1K
56 Pama 08 1.3 per 1K
57 Ouargaye 04 1.3 per 1K
58 Sebba 12 1.3 per 1K
59 Nanoro 06 1.3 per 1K
60 Gorom-Gorom 12 1.3 per 1K
61 Mangodara 02 1.3 per 1K
62 Pitmoaga 06 1.3 per 1K
63 Sindou 02 1.3 per 1K
64 Zabré 04 1.3 per 1K
65 Kokologo 06 1.3 per 1K
66 Dano 13 1.3 per 1K
67 Mogtédo 11 1.3 per 1K
68 Diébougou 13 1.3 per 1K
69 Boussé 11 1.3 per 1K
70 Solenzo 01 1.3 per 1K
71 Boulsa 05 1.3 per 1K
72 Pissila 05 1.3 per 1K
73 Béguédo 04 1.3 per 1K
74 Goulouré 06 1.3 per 1K
75 Bogandé 08 1.3 per 1K
76 Fara Department 01 1.3 per 1K
77 Boromo 01 1.3 per 1K
78 Cinkansé 04 1.3 per 1K
79 Zinguédéssé 03 1.3 per 1K
80 Korsimoro 05 1.3 per 1K
81 Batié 13 1.3 per 1K
82 Kouka 05 1.3 per 1K
83 Natiaboani 08 1.3 per 1K

The safest cities in Burkina Faso have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Bama leads with just 1.3 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. Bama has just 1.3 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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