Safest Cities in Jamaica

Top 38 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Jamaica

1 Linstead 10 49.4 per 1K

2 Torrington Park 08 49.4 per 1K

3 Tower Hill 08 49.4 per 1K

4 Ewarton 10 49.4 per 1K

5 Constant Spring 08 49.4 per 1K

6 Bog Walk 10 49.4 per 1K

7 Saint Ann’s Bay 09 49.4 per 1K

8 Port Antonio 07 49.4 per 1K

9 Savanna-la-Mar 16 49.4 per 1K

10 Half Way Tree 08 49.4 per 1K

11 Penwood 08 49.4 per 1K

12 Old Harbour 10 49.4 per 1K

13 May Pen 01 49.4 per 1K

14 Mandeville 04 49.4 per 1K

15 Montego Bay 12 49.4 per 1K

16 Portmore 10 49.4 per 1K

17 Spanish Town 10 49.4 per 1K

18 New Kingston 08 49.4 per 1K

19 Kingston 17 49.4 per 1K

20 Port Maria 13 49.4 per 1K

21 Point Hill 10 49.4 per 1K

22 Lionel Town 01 49.4 per 1K

23 Annotto Bay 13 49.4 per 1K

24 Porus 04 49.4 per 1K

25 Lucea 02 49.4 per 1K

26 Runaway Bay 09 49.4 per 1K

27 Bull Savannah 11 49.4 per 1K

28 Yallahs 14 49.4 per 1K

29 Falmouth 15 49.4 per 1K

30 Above Rocks 10 49.4 per 1K

31 Old Harbour Bay 10 49.4 per 1K

32 Santa Cruz 11 49.4 per 1K

33 Stony Hill 08 49.4 per 1K

34 Morant Bay 14 49.4 per 1K

35 Ocho Rios 09 49.4 per 1K

36 Hayes 01 49.4 per 1K

37 Mountain View Gardens 08 49.4 per 1K

38 Barbican 02 49.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Jamaica have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Linstead leads with just 49.4 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. Linstead has just 49.4 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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