Safest Cities in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Cameroon

1 Abong Mbang 04 6.8 per 1K

2 Akom II 14 6.8 per 1K

3 Akonolinga 11 6.8 per 1K

4 Ambam 14 6.8 per 1K

5 Babanki 07 6.8 per 1K

6 Bafang 08 6.8 per 1K

7 Bafia 11 6.8 per 1K

8 Bafoussam 08 6.8 per 1K

9 Bafut 07 6.8 per 1K

10 Bali 07 6.8 per 1K

11 Bamenda 07 6.8 per 1K

12 Bamendjou 08 6.8 per 1K

13 Bamusso 09 6.8 per 1K

14 Bana 08 6.8 per 1K

15 Bandjoun 08 6.8 per 1K

16 Bangangté 08 6.8 per 1K

17 Bankim 10 6.8 per 1K

18 Bansoa 08 6.8 per 1K

19 Banyo 10 6.8 per 1K

20 Batibo 07 6.8 per 1K

21 Batouri 04 6.8 per 1K

22 Bazou 08 6.8 per 1K

23 Bekondo 09 6.8 per 1K

24 Bélabo 04 6.8 per 1K

25 Bélel 10 6.8 per 1K

26 Belo 07 6.8 per 1K

27 Bertoua 04 6.8 per 1K

28 Bétaré Oya 04 6.8 per 1K

29 Blangwa 12 6.8 per 1K

30 Bogo 12 6.8 per 1K

31 Bonabéri 05 6.8 per 1K

32 Buea 09 6.8 per 1K

33 Dimako 04 6.8 per 1K

34 Dizangué 05 6.8 per 1K

35 Douala 05 6.8 per 1K

36 Doumé 04 6.8 per 1K

37 Dschang 08 6.8 per 1K

38 Ébolowa 14 6.8 per 1K

39 Edéa 05 6.8 per 1K

40 Ekondo Titi 09 6.8 per 1K

41 Eséka 11 6.8 per 1K

42 Figuil 13 6.8 per 1K

43 Fontem 09 6.8 per 1K

44 Foumban 08 6.8 per 1K

45 Foumbot 08 6.8 per 1K

46 Fundong 07 6.8 per 1K

47 Garoua 13 6.8 per 1K

48 Garoua Boulaï 04 6.8 per 1K

49 Guider 13 6.8 per 1K

50 Guidiguis 12 6.8 per 1K

51 Jakiri 07 6.8 per 1K

52 Kaélé 12 6.8 per 1K

53 Kekem 08 6.8 per 1K

54 Kontcha 10 6.8 per 1K

55 Kousséri 12 6.8 per 1K

56 Kribi 14 6.8 per 1K

57 Kumba 09 6.8 per 1K

58 Kumbo 07 6.8 per 1K

59 Lagdo 13 6.8 per 1K

60 Limbe 09 6.8 per 1K

61 Lolodorf 14 6.8 per 1K

62 Loum 05 6.8 per 1K

63 Maga 12 6.8 per 1K

64 Magba 08 6.8 per 1K

65 Makak 11 6.8 per 1K

66 Makary 12 6.8 per 1K

67 Mamfe 09 6.8 per 1K

68 Manjo 05 6.8 per 1K

69 Maroua 12 6.8 per 1K

70 Mbalmayo 11 6.8 per 1K

71 Mbandjok 11 6.8 per 1K

72 Mbanga 05 6.8 per 1K

73 Mbengwi 07 6.8 per 1K

74 Mbouda 08 6.8 per 1K

75 Meïganga 10 6.8 per 1K

76 Melong 05 6.8 per 1K

77 Mindif 12 6.8 per 1K

78 Mme-Bafumen 07 6.8 per 1K

79 Mokolo 12 6.8 per 1K

80 Mora 12 6.8 per 1K

81 Mundemba 09 6.8 per 1K

82 Mutengene 09 6.8 per 1K

83 Muyuka 09 6.8 per 1K

84 Nanga Eboko 11 6.8 per 1K

85 Ndelele 04 6.8 per 1K

86 Ndikiniméki 11 6.8 per 1K

87 Ndom 05 6.8 per 1K

88 Ndop 07 6.8 per 1K

89 Ngambé 05 6.8 per 1K

90 Ngaoundal 10 6.8 per 1K

91 Ngaoundéré 10 6.8 per 1K

92 Ngou 08 6.8 per 1K

93 Nguti 09 6.8 per 1K

94 Njinikom 07 6.8 per 1K

95 Njombé 05 6.8 per 1K

96 Nkambe 07 6.8 per 1K

97 Nkongsamba 05 6.8 per 1K

98 Nkoteng 11 6.8 per 1K

99 Ntui 11 6.8 per 1K

100 Obala 11 6.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Cameroon have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Abong Mbang leads with just 6.8 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. Abong Mbang has just 6.8 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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