Safest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Mozambique

1 Mocuba 09 3.6 per 1K

2 Nacala 06 3.6 per 1K

3 Mutuáli 06 3.6 per 1K

4 Murrupula 06 3.6 per 1K

5 Mueda 01 3.6 per 1K

6 Mozambique 06 3.6 per 1K

7 Mossuril 06 3.6 per 1K

8 Morrumbene 03 3.6 per 1K

9 Morrumbala 09 3.6 per 1K

10 Montepuez 01 3.6 per 1K

11 Monapo 06 3.6 per 1K

12 Namaacha 04 3.6 per 1K

13 Mocímboa da Praia 01 3.6 per 1K

14 Mocímboa 01 3.6 per 1K

15 Moatize 08 3.6 per 1K

16 Moamba 04 3.6 per 1K

17 Milange 09 3.6 per 1K

18 Micolene 06 3.6 per 1K

19 Metangula 07 3.6 per 1K

20 Messica 10 3.6 per 1K

21 Meconta 06 3.6 per 1K

22 Maxixe 03 3.6 per 1K

23 Quissico 03 3.6 per 1K

24 Xinavane 04 3.6 per 1K

25 Xilembene 02 3.6 per 1K

26 Xai-Xai 02 3.6 per 1K

27 Vilankulo 03 3.6 per 1K

28 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 3.6 per 1K

29 Ulongué 08 3.6 per 1K

30 Tete 08 3.6 per 1K

31 Songo 08 3.6 per 1K

32 Ribáuè 06 3.6 per 1K

33 Ressano Garcia 04 3.6 per 1K

34 Matola 04 3.6 per 1K

35 Quelimane 09 3.6 per 1K

36 Pemba 01 3.6 per 1K

37 Pebane 09 3.6 per 1K

38 Nhamayabué 08 3.6 per 1K

39 Nhamatanda 05 3.6 per 1K

40 Nampula 06 3.6 per 1K

41 Namialo 06 3.6 per 1K

42 Nametil 06 3.6 per 1K

43 Namapa-erati 06 3.6 per 1K

44 Namacurra 09 3.6 per 1K

45 Chinde 09 3.6 per 1K

46 Ibo 01 3.6 per 1K

47 Iapala 06 3.6 per 1K

48 Homoíne 03 3.6 per 1K

49 Gurúè 09 3.6 per 1K

50 Gorongosa 05 3.6 per 1K

51 Gondola 10 3.6 per 1K

52 Dondo 05 3.6 per 1K

53 Cuamba 07 3.6 per 1K

54 Chokwé 02 3.6 per 1K

55 Chiúre 01 3.6 per 1K

56 Inhambane 03 3.6 per 1K

57 Chimoio 10 3.6 per 1K

58 Chibuto 02 3.6 per 1K

59 Catandica 10 3.6 per 1K

60 Caniçado 02 3.6 per 1K

61 Caia 05 3.6 per 1K

62 Búzi 05 3.6 per 1K

63 Boane 04 3.6 per 1K

64 Bilene 02 3.6 per 1K

65 Beira 05 3.6 per 1K

66 Angoche 06 3.6 per 1K

67 Magude 04 3.6 per 1K

68 Massinga 03 3.6 per 1K

69 Marrupa 07 3.6 per 1K

70 Marromeu 05 3.6 per 1K

71 Marracuene 04 3.6 per 1K

72 Maputo 11 3.6 per 1K

73 Manjacaze 02 3.6 per 1K

74 Manica 10 3.6 per 1K

75 Manhiça 04 3.6 per 1K

76 Mandimba 07 3.6 per 1K

77 Malema 06 3.6 per 1K

78 Alto Molocue 09 3.6 per 1K

79 Maganja 09 3.6 per 1K

80 Macomia 01 3.6 per 1K

81 Macia 02 3.6 per 1K

82 Machipanda 10 3.6 per 1K

83 Luabo 09 3.6 per 1K

84 Lichinga 07 3.6 per 1K

85 Insaca 07 3.6 per 1K

86 Inhassoro 03 3.6 per 1K

87 Inharrime 03 3.6 per 1K

88 Inhaminga 05 3.6 per 1K

The safest cities in Mozambique have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Mocuba leads with just 3.6 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. Mocuba has just 3.6 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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