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Safest Cities in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Dominican Republic

1 Sabana Iglesia 25 10.9 per 1K
2 Vallejuelo 23 10.9 per 1K
3 San Rafael del Yuma 10 10.9 per 1K
4 Cercado Abajo 23 10.9 per 1K
5 Enriquillo 03 10.9 per 1K
6 Esperalvillo 32 10.9 per 1K
7 La Descubierta 09 10.9 per 1K
8 Los Llanos 24 10.9 per 1K
9 Juan de Herrera 23 10.9 per 1K
10 Estebanía 01 10.9 per 1K
11 Yaguate 33 10.9 per 1K
12 San Víctor Arriba 08 10.9 per 1K
13 El Valle 29 10.9 per 1K
14 Yayas de Viajama 01 10.9 per 1K
15 Villa Riva 06 10.9 per 1K
16 Veragua Arriba 08 10.9 per 1K
17 Rincón 30 10.9 per 1K
18 Galván 02 10.9 per 1K
19 Otra Banda 10 10.9 per 1K
20 Guaymate 12 10.9 per 1K
21 Jima Abajo 30 10.9 per 1K
22 Castillo 06 10.9 per 1K
23 Tamayo 02 10.9 per 1K
24 Licey al Medio 25 10.9 per 1K
25 Paraíso 03 10.9 per 1K
26 Gaspar Hernández 08 10.9 per 1K
27 Nizao 35 10.9 per 1K
28 Jimaní 09 10.9 per 1K
29 Monción 26 10.9 per 1K
30 Loma de Cabrera 04 10.9 per 1K
31 Paya 35 10.9 per 1K
32 El Factor 14 10.9 per 1K
33 Peralta 01 10.9 per 1K
34 Tenares 19 10.9 per 1K
35 Laguna Salada 27 10.9 per 1K
36 Sosúa 18 10.9 per 1K
37 Las Terrenas 20 10.9 per 1K
38 Imbert 18 10.9 per 1K
39 Zona Colonial 34 10.9 per 1K
40 Padre Las Casas 01 10.9 per 1K
41 Piedra Blanca 31 10.9 per 1K
42 Ensanche Luperón 34 10.9 per 1K
43 Río San Juan 14 10.9 per 1K
44 Villa Jaragua 02 10.9 per 1K
45 Miches 28 10.9 per 1K
46 Pimentel 06 10.9 per 1K
47 Las Guáranas 06 10.9 per 1K
48 San José de Las Matas 25 10.9 per 1K
49 Fantino 21 10.9 per 1K
50 Villa González 25 10.9 per 1K
51 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 10.9 per 1K
52 La Agustina 34 10.9 per 1K
53 Sabana Yegua 01 10.9 per 1K
54 Vicente Noble 03 10.9 per 1K
55 Pedernales 16 10.9 per 1K
56 Sánchez 20 10.9 per 1K
57 Samaná 20 10.9 per 1K
58 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 10.9 per 1K
59 Yamasá 32 10.9 per 1K
60 Villa Vásquez 15 10.9 per 1K
61 Salsipuedes 19 10.9 per 1K
62 Comendador 11 10.9 per 1K
63 Cabral 03 10.9 per 1K
64 La Julia 34 10.9 per 1K
65 Cambita Garabitos 33 10.9 per 1K
66 Duvergé 09 10.9 per 1K
67 San Carlos 34 10.9 per 1K
68 Sabana de la Mar 29 10.9 per 1K
69 Monte Plata 32 10.9 per 1K
70 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 10.9 per 1K
71 Dajabón 04 10.9 per 1K
72 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 10.9 per 1K
73 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 10.9 per 1K
74 Quisqueya 24 10.9 per 1K
75 Neiba 02 10.9 per 1K
76 Ciudad Nueva 34 10.9 per 1K
77 Monte Llano 18 10.9 per 1K
78 Río Grande 18 10.9 per 1K
79 Bayaguana 32 10.9 per 1K
80 San José de Ocoa 36 10.9 per 1K
81 Las Matas de Farfán 23 10.9 per 1K
82 Tamboril 25 10.9 per 1K
83 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 10.9 per 1K
84 Villa Consuelo 34 10.9 per 1K
85 Constanza 30 10.9 per 1K
86 Jarabacoa 30 10.9 per 1K
87 Villa Bisonó 25 10.9 per 1K
88 Nagua 14 10.9 per 1K
89 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 10.9 per 1K
90 Villa Altagracia 33 10.9 per 1K
91 Cotuí 21 10.9 per 1K
92 Esperanza 27 10.9 per 1K
93 Salcedo 19 10.9 per 1K
94 Boca Chica 37 10.9 per 1K
95 Mao 27 10.9 per 1K
96 Villa Francisca 34 10.9 per 1K
97 Cristo Rey 34 10.9 per 1K
98 Azua 01 10.9 per 1K
99 Moca 08 10.9 per 1K
100 Baní 35 10.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Dominican Republic have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Sabana Iglesia leads with just 10.9 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. Sabana Iglesia has just 10.9 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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