Safest Cities in Osaka

Top 43 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Osaka

1 Sayama 0.2 per 1K

2 Ibaraki 0.2 per 1K

3 Hirakata 0.2 per 1K

4 Higashiosaka 0.2 per 1K

5 Fuke 0.2 per 1K

6 Daitō 0.2 per 1K

7 Neyagawa 0.2 per 1K

8 Fujiidera 0.2 per 1K

9 Habikino 0.2 per 1K

10 Hannan 0.2 per 1K

11 Kawachi-Nagano 0.2 per 1K

12 Ikeda 0.2 per 1K

13 Sennan 0.2 per 1K

14 Shijōnawate 0.2 per 1K

15 Yono 0.2 per 1K

16 Ōzato 0.2 per 1K

17 Taishi 0.2 per 1K

18 Kanō 0.2 per 1K

19 Katano 0.2 per 1K

20 Tajiri 0.2 per 1K

21 Ebie 0.2 per 1K

22 Minase 0.2 per 1K

23 Moriguchi 0.2 per 1K

24 Toyonaka 0.2 per 1K

25 Tondabayashichō 0.2 per 1K

26 Takatsuki 0.2 per 1K

27 Takaishi 0.2 per 1K

28 Tadaoka-higashi 0.2 per 1K

29 Suita 0.2 per 1K

30 Settsu 0.2 per 1K

31 Sakai 0.2 per 1K

32 Osaka 0.2 per 1K

33 Ōkubo-naka 0.2 per 1K

34 Yao 0.2 per 1K

35 Minoh 0.2 per 1K

36 Matsubara 0.2 per 1K

37 Kishiwada 0.2 per 1K

38 Kashihara 0.2 per 1K

39 Kaizuka 0.2 per 1K

40 Kadoma 0.2 per 1K

41 Izumisano 0.2 per 1K

42 Izumiōtsu 0.2 per 1K

43 Izumi 0.2 per 1K

The safest cities in Osaka have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Sayama leads with just 0.2 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. Sayama has just 0.2 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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