Safest Cities in Scotland

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Scotland

1 Glasgow 1.1 per 1K

2 Edinburgh 1.1 per 1K

3 Aberdeen 1.1 per 1K

4 Dundee 1.1 per 1K

5 Paisley 1.1 per 1K

6 East Kilbride 1.1 per 1K

7 Livingston 1.1 per 1K

8 Hamilton 1.1 per 1K

9 Meikle Earnock 1.1 per 1K

10 Cumbernauld 1.1 per 1K

11 Dunfermline 1.1 per 1K

12 Kirkcaldy 1.1 per 1K

13 Inverness 1.1 per 1K

14 Perth 1.1 per 1K

15 Kilmarnock 1.1 per 1K

16 Dumfries 1.1 per 1K

17 Ayr 1.1 per 1K

18 Coatbridge 1.1 per 1K

19 Greenock 1.1 per 1K

20 Glenrothes 1.1 per 1K

21 Stirling 1.1 per 1K

22 Airdrie 1.1 per 1K

23 Falkirk 1.1 per 1K

24 Irvine 1.1 per 1K

25 Motherwell 1.1 per 1K

26 Rutherglen 1.1 per 1K

27 Wishaw 1.1 per 1K

28 Cambuslang 1.1 per 1K

29 Bearsden 1.1 per 1K

30 Clydebank 1.1 per 1K

31 Elgin 1.1 per 1K

32 Newton Mearns 1.1 per 1K

33 Vale of Leven 1.1 per 1K

34 Arbroath 1.1 per 1K

35 Musselburgh 1.1 per 1K

36 Bishopbriggs 1.1 per 1K

37 Renfrew 1.1 per 1K

38 Bathgate 1.1 per 1K

39 Bellshill 1.1 per 1K

40 Alloa 1.1 per 1K

41 Dumbarton 1.1 per 1K

42 Kirkintilloch 1.1 per 1K

43 Isle of Lewis 1.1 per 1K

44 Peterhead 1.1 per 1K

45 Dalserf 1.1 per 1K

46 Barrhead 1.1 per 1K

47 Grangemouth 1.1 per 1K

48 Blantyre 1.1 per 1K

49 Saint Andrews 1.1 per 1K

50 High Blantyre 1.1 per 1K

51 Kilwinning 1.1 per 1K

52 Nigg 1.1 per 1K

53 Johnstone 1.1 per 1K

54 Bonnyrigg 1.1 per 1K

55 Penicuik 1.1 per 1K

56 Viewpark 1.1 per 1K

57 Erskine 1.1 per 1K

58 Broxburn 1.1 per 1K

59 Port Glasgow 1.1 per 1K

60 Larkhall 1.1 per 1K

61 Bo’ness 1.1 per 1K

62 Prestwick 1.1 per 1K

63 Troon 1.1 per 1K

64 Hawick 1.1 per 1K

65 Forfar 1.1 per 1K

66 Helensburgh 1.1 per 1K

67 Rosyth 1.1 per 1K

68 Mossend 1.1 per 1K

69 Carluke 1.1 per 1K

70 Linlithgow 1.1 per 1K

71 Fraserburgh 1.1 per 1K

72 Mayfield 1.1 per 1K

73 Milngavie 1.1 per 1K

74 Saltcoats 1.1 per 1K

75 Inverurie 1.1 per 1K

76 Dalkeith 1.1 per 1K

77 Galashiels 1.1 per 1K

78 Giffnock 1.1 per 1K

79 Montrose 1.1 per 1K

80 Tranent 1.1 per 1K

81 Armadale 1.1 per 1K

82 Westhill 1.1 per 1K

83 Cowdenbeath 1.1 per 1K

84 Carnoustie 1.1 per 1K

85 Stonehaven 1.1 per 1K

86 Largs 1.1 per 1K

87 Methil 1.1 per 1K

88 Ardrossan 1.1 per 1K

89 Gourock 1.1 per 1K

90 Stranraer 1.1 per 1K

91 Whitburn 1.1 per 1K

92 Ellon 1.1 per 1K

93 Stenhousemuir 1.1 per 1K

94 Forres 1.1 per 1K

95 Nairn 1.1 per 1K

96 Kilsyth 1.1 per 1K

97 Dalgety Bay 1.1 per 1K

98 Larbert 1.1 per 1K

99 Prestonpans 1.1 per 1K

100 Clarkston 1.1 per 1K

The safest cities in Scotland have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Glasgow leads with just 1.1 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. Glasgow has just 1.1 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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