Safest Cities in Croatia

Top 74 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Croatia

1 Petrinja 14 0.7 per 1K

2 Vukovar 18 0.7 per 1K

3 Solin 15 0.7 per 1K

4 Zaprešić 20 0.7 per 1K

5 Samobor 20 0.7 per 1K

6 Đakovo 10 0.7 per 1K

7 Požega 11 0.7 per 1K

8 Čakovec 09 0.7 per 1K

9 Metković 03 0.7 per 1K

10 Virovitica 17 0.7 per 1K

11 Koprivnica 06 0.7 per 1K

12 Makarska 15 0.7 per 1K

13 Kutina 14 0.7 per 1K

14 Rovinj 04 0.7 per 1K

15 Dugo Selo 20 0.7 per 1K

16 Sinj 15 0.7 per 1K

17 Križevci 06 0.7 per 1K

18 Kastav 12 0.7 per 1K

19 Trogir 15 0.7 per 1K

20 Karlovac 05 0.7 per 1K

21 Zagreb 21 0.7 per 1K

22 Split 15 0.7 per 1K

23 Rijeka 12 0.7 per 1K

24 Osijek 10 0.7 per 1K

25 Zadar 19 0.7 per 1K

26 Sesvete 21 0.7 per 1K

27 Pula 04 0.7 per 1K

28 Slavonski Brod 02 0.7 per 1K

29 Nova Gradiška 02 0.7 per 1K

30 Centar 21 0.7 per 1K

31 Varaždin 16 0.7 per 1K

32 Šibenik 13 0.7 per 1K

33 Velika Gorica 20 0.7 per 1K

34 Vinkovci 18 0.7 per 1K

35 Sisak 14 0.7 per 1K

36 Dubrovnik 03 0.7 per 1K

37 Bjelovar 01 0.7 per 1K

38 Nova Mokošica 03 0.7 per 1K

39 Beli Manastir 10 0.7 per 1K

40 Tenja 10 0.7 per 1K

41 Crikvenica 12 0.7 per 1K

42 Omiš 15 0.7 per 1K

43 Novska 14 0.7 per 1K

44 Višnjevac 10 0.7 per 1K

45 Đurđevac 06 0.7 per 1K

46 Labin 04 0.7 per 1K

47 Opatija 12 0.7 per 1K

48 Valpovo 10 0.7 per 1K

49 Biograd na Moru 19 0.7 per 1K

50 Mali Lošinj 12 0.7 per 1K

51 Duga Resa 05 0.7 per 1K

52 Belišće 10 0.7 per 1K

53 Donji Miholjac 10 0.7 per 1K

54 Jastrebarsko 20 0.7 per 1K

55 Kaštel Lukšić 15 0.7 per 1K

56 Ivankovo 18 0.7 per 1K

57 Daruvar 01 0.7 per 1K

58 Županja 18 0.7 per 1K

59 Podstrana 15 0.7 per 1K

60 Poreč 04 0.7 per 1K

61 Slatina 17 0.7 per 1K

62 Ivanić-Grad 20 0.7 per 1K

63 Knin 13 0.7 per 1K

64 Čepin 10 0.7 per 1K

65 Drenova 12 0.7 per 1K

66 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 0.7 per 1K

67 Ogulin 05 0.7 per 1K

68 Našice 10 0.7 per 1K

69 Kaštel Stari 15 0.7 per 1K

70 Umag 04 0.7 per 1K

71 Vodice 13 0.7 per 1K

72 Kaštel Sućurac 15 0.7 per 1K

73 Kaštel Novi 15 0.7 per 1K

74 Gospić 08 0.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Croatia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Petrinja leads with just 0.7 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. Petrinja has just 0.7 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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