Safest Cities in Chile

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Chile

1 Rauco 11 6.4 per 1K

2 Molina 11 6.4 per 1K

3 Monte Patria 07 6.4 per 1K

4 Mulchén 06 6.4 per 1K

5 Nacimiento 06 6.4 per 1K

6 Nancagua 08 6.4 per 1K

7 Negrete 06 6.4 per 1K

8 Ninhue 18 6.4 per 1K

9 Nueva Imperial 04 6.4 per 1K

10 Ñuñoa 12 6.4 per 1K

11 Osorno 14 6.4 per 1K

12 Ovalle 07 6.4 per 1K

13 Padre Hurtado 12 6.4 per 1K

14 Padre Las Casas 04 6.4 per 1K

15 Paillaco 17 6.4 per 1K

16 Paine 12 6.4 per 1K

17 Panguipulli 17 6.4 per 1K

18 Panquehue 01 6.4 per 1K

19 Parral 11 6.4 per 1K

20 Pelarco 11 6.4 per 1K

21 Pemuco 18 6.4 per 1K

22 Peñaflor 12 6.4 per 1K

23 Peñalolén 12 6.4 per 1K

24 Pencahue 11 6.4 per 1K

25 Penco 06 6.4 per 1K

26 Pica 15 6.4 per 1K

27 Pichilemu 08 6.4 per 1K

28 Pinto 18 6.4 per 1K

29 Pirque 12 6.4 per 1K

30 Pitrufquén 04 6.4 per 1K

31 Porvenir 10 6.4 per 1K

32 Pozo Almonte 15 6.4 per 1K

33 Pucón 04 6.4 per 1K

34 Puente Alto 12 6.4 per 1K

35 Puerto Aysén 02 6.4 per 1K

36 Puerto Cisnes 02 6.4 per 1K

37 Puerto Montt 14 6.4 per 1K

38 Puerto Natales 10 6.4 per 1K

39 Puerto Varas 14 6.4 per 1K

40 Punitaqui 07 6.4 per 1K

41 Punta Arenas 10 6.4 per 1K

42 Purén 04 6.4 per 1K

43 Purranque 14 6.4 per 1K

44 Putaendo 01 6.4 per 1K

45 Quellón 14 6.4 per 1K

46 Quilicura 12 6.4 per 1K

47 Quillón 18 6.4 per 1K

48 Quillota 01 6.4 per 1K

49 Quilpué 01 6.4 per 1K

50 Quintero 01 6.4 per 1K

51 Quirihue 18 6.4 per 1K

52 Rancagua 08 6.4 per 1K

53 Talagante 12 6.4 per 1K

54 Yumbel 06 6.4 per 1K

55 Viña del Mar 01 6.4 per 1K

56 Villarrica 04 6.4 per 1K

57 Villa Presidente Frei 12 6.4 per 1K

58 Villa Mercedes 06 6.4 per 1K

59 Villa Alemana 01 6.4 per 1K

60 Villa Alegre 11 6.4 per 1K

61 Vilcún 04 6.4 per 1K

62 Vicuña 07 6.4 per 1K

63 Victoria 04 6.4 per 1K

64 Valparaíso 01 6.4 per 1K

65 Vallenar 05 6.4 per 1K

66 Valdivia 17 6.4 per 1K

67 Tucapel 06 6.4 per 1K

68 Traiguén 04 6.4 per 1K

69 Tomé 06 6.4 per 1K

70 Tocopilla 03 6.4 per 1K

71 Tiltil 12 6.4 per 1K

72 Tierra Amarilla 05 6.4 per 1K

73 Teodoro Schmidt 04 6.4 per 1K

74 Teno 11 6.4 per 1K

75 Temuco 04 6.4 per 1K

76 Taltal 03 6.4 per 1K

77 Talcahuano 06 6.4 per 1K

78 Talca 11 6.4 per 1K

79 San Francisco de Mostazal 08 6.4 per 1K

80 Renca 12 6.4 per 1K

81 Rengo 08 6.4 per 1K

82 Río Bueno 17 6.4 per 1K

83 Saavedra 04 6.4 per 1K

84 Sagrada Familia 11 6.4 per 1K

85 Salamanca 07 6.4 per 1K

86 San Antonio 01 6.4 per 1K

87 San Bernardo 12 6.4 per 1K

88 San Carlos 18 6.4 per 1K

89 San Clemente 11 6.4 per 1K

90 San Esteban 01 6.4 per 1K

91 San Felipe 01 6.4 per 1K

92 San Vicente 08 6.4 per 1K

93 Santiago 12 6.4 per 1K

94 Santa Juana 06 6.4 per 1K

95 Santa Cruz 08 6.4 per 1K

96 Santa Bárbara 06 6.4 per 1K

97 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua 08 6.4 per 1K

98 San Pedro de Atacama 03 6.4 per 1K

99 San Javier 11 6.4 per 1K

100 San José de Maipo 12 6.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Chile have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Rauco leads with just 6.4 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. Rauco has just 6.4 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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