Safest Cities in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Hawaii

1 Waikoloa Village 232.1 per 1K

2 Waipio 232.1 per 1K

3 Kaneohe Base 232.1 per 1K

4 Kapaa 232.1 per 1K

5 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 232.1 per 1K

6 Makaha 232.1 per 1K

7 Haiku-Pauwela 232.1 per 1K

8 Hickam Housing 232.1 per 1K

9 Aiea 232.1 per 1K

10 Ahuimanu 232.1 per 1K

11 Pukalani 232.1 per 1K

12 Waikele 232.1 per 1K

13 Lihue 232.1 per 1K

14 Makawao 232.1 per 1K

15 Wailua Homesteads 232.1 per 1K

16 Waihee-Waiehu 232.1 per 1K

17 Ewa Villages 232.1 per 1K

18 Napili-Honokowai 232.1 per 1K

19 Kahaluu-Keauhou 232.1 per 1K

20 Wailea 232.1 per 1K

21 Kula 232.1 per 1K

22 West Loch Estate 232.1 per 1K

23 East Kapolei 232.1 per 1K

24 Waimanalo 232.1 per 1K

25 Laie 232.1 per 1K

26 Iroquois Point 232.1 per 1K

27 Kahaluu 232.1 per 1K

28 Waipio Acres 232.1 per 1K

29 Heeia 232.1 per 1K

30 Wahiawa 232.1 per 1K

31 East Honolulu 232.1 per 1K

32 Pearl City 232.1 per 1K

33 Waipahu 232.1 per 1K

34 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 232.1 per 1K

35 Kaneohe 232.1 per 1K

36 Mililani Town 232.1 per 1K

37 Kahului 232.1 per 1K

38 Ewa Gentry 232.1 per 1K

39 Kapolei 232.1 per 1K

40 Kihei 232.1 per 1K

41 Mililani Mauka 232.1 per 1K

42 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 232.1 per 1K

43 Makakilo 232.1 per 1K

44 Urban Honolulu 232.1 per 1K

45 Schofield Barracks 232.1 per 1K

46 Ocean Pointe 232.1 per 1K

47 Wailuku 232.1 per 1K

48 Ewa Beach 232.1 per 1K

49 Waimalu 232.1 per 1K

50 Halawa 232.1 per 1K

51 Royal Kunia 232.1 per 1K

52 Waianae 232.1 per 1K

53 Nanakuli 232.1 per 1K

54 Maili 232.1 per 1K

55 Kaiminani 232.1 per 1K

56 Lahaina 232.1 per 1K

57 Hawaiian Paradise Park 1,821.2 per 1K

58 Hilo 1,821.2 per 1K

The safest cities in Hawaii have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Waikoloa Village leads with just 232.1 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. Waikoloa Village has just 232.1 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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