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Safest Cities in Lower Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Lower Saxony

1 Hannover 0.9 per 1K
2 Braunschweig 0.9 per 1K
3 Osnabrück 0.9 per 1K
4 Oldenburg 0.9 per 1K
5 Wolfsburg 0.9 per 1K
6 Göttingen 0.9 per 1K
7 Salzgitter 0.9 per 1K
8 Hildesheim 0.9 per 1K
9 Wilhelmshaven 0.9 per 1K
10 Delmenhorst 0.9 per 1K
11 Lüneburg 0.9 per 1K
12 Celle 0.9 per 1K
13 Garbsen 0.9 per 1K
14 Hameln 0.9 per 1K
15 Wolfenbüttel 0.9 per 1K
16 Nordhorn 0.9 per 1K
17 Cuxhaven 0.9 per 1K
18 Emden 0.9 per 1K
19 Lingen 0.9 per 1K
20 Langenhagen 0.9 per 1K
21 Peine 0.9 per 1K
22 Melle 0.9 per 1K
23 Neustadt am Rübenberge 0.9 per 1K
24 Hansestadt Stade 0.9 per 1K
25 Lehrte 0.9 per 1K
26 Goslar 0.9 per 1K
27 Gifhorn 0.9 per 1K
28 Wunstorf 0.9 per 1K
29 Seevetal 0.9 per 1K
30 Buchholz in der Nordheide 0.9 per 1K
31 Südstadt 0.9 per 1K
32 Aurich 0.9 per 1K
33 Laatzen 0.9 per 1K
34 Linden 0.9 per 1K
35 Buxtehude 0.9 per 1K
36 Uelzen 0.9 per 1K
37 Meppen 0.9 per 1K
38 Papenburg 0.9 per 1K
39 Leer 0.9 per 1K
40 Seelze 0.9 per 1K
41 Winsen 0.9 per 1K
42 Nienburg 0.9 per 1K
43 Georgsmarienhütte 0.9 per 1K
44 Stuhr 0.9 per 1K
45 Osterholz-Scharmbeck 0.9 per 1K
46 Bramsche 0.9 per 1K
47 Cloppenburg 0.9 per 1K
48 Ganderkesee 0.9 per 1K
49 Burgdorf 0.9 per 1K
50 Northeim 0.9 per 1K
51 Achim 0.9 per 1K
52 Springe 0.9 per 1K
53 Vechta 0.9 per 1K
54 Einbeck 0.9 per 1K
55 Nordenham 0.9 per 1K
56 Bad Zwischenahn 0.9 per 1K
57 Lohne 0.9 per 1K
58 Verden 0.9 per 1K
59 Misburg 0.9 per 1K
60 Rinteln 0.9 per 1K
61 Helmstedt 0.9 per 1K
62 Varel 0.9 per 1K
63 Hannoversch Münden 0.9 per 1K
64 Norden 0.9 per 1K
65 Walsrode 0.9 per 1K
66 Syke 0.9 per 1K
67 Wallenhorst 0.9 per 1K
68 Ronnenberg 0.9 per 1K
69 Misburg-Nord 0.9 per 1K
70 Stadthagen 0.9 per 1K
71 Sehnde 0.9 per 1K
72 Bad Harzburg 0.9 per 1K
73 Duderstadt 0.9 per 1K
74 Isernhagen Farster Bauerschaft 0.9 per 1K
75 Haren 0.9 per 1K
76 Rotenburg 0.9 per 1K
77 Soltau 0.9 per 1K
78 Seesen 0.9 per 1K
79 Westerstede 0.9 per 1K
80 Bad Pyrmont 0.9 per 1K
81 Schortens 0.9 per 1K
82 Wittmund 0.9 per 1K
83 Holzminden 0.9 per 1K
84 Bothfeld 0.9 per 1K
85 Edewecht 0.9 per 1K
86 Friesoythe 0.9 per 1K
87 Neu Wulmstorf 0.9 per 1K
88 Hessisch Oldendorf 0.9 per 1K
89 Rastede 0.9 per 1K
90 Schwanewede 0.9 per 1K
91 Bemerode 0.9 per 1K
92 Bückeburg 0.9 per 1K
93 Bremervörde 0.9 per 1K
94 Schneverdingen 0.9 per 1K
95 Alfeld 0.9 per 1K
96 Langen 0.9 per 1K
97 Bad Münder am Deister 0.9 per 1K
98 Sarstedt 0.9 per 1K
99 Hemmingen 0.9 per 1K
100 Lilienthal 0.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Lower Saxony have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Hannover leads with just 0.9 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. Hannover has just 0.9 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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