Safest Cities in Penang

Top 37 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Penang

1 Tanjung Bungah 0.7 per 1K

2 Kampung Teluk Kumbar 0.7 per 1K

3 Batu Feringgi 0.7 per 1K

4 Sungai Jawi 0.7 per 1K

5 Kampung Teluk Air Tawar 0.7 per 1K

6 Relau 0.7 per 1K

7 Glugor 0.7 per 1K

8 Bukit Gemuroh 0.7 per 1K

9 Kepala Batas 0.7 per 1K

10 Ayer Itam 0.7 per 1K

11 Bukit Tambun 0.7 per 1K

12 Tanjung Tokong 0.7 per 1K

13 Juru 0.7 per 1K

14 Batu Kawan 0.7 per 1K

15 Bandar Baru Ayer Itam 0.7 per 1K

16 Penaga 0.7 per 1K

17 Telaga Batu 0.7 per 1K

18 Simpang Empat 0.7 per 1K

19 Kampung Pondok Upih 0.7 per 1K

20 Perai 0.7 per 1K

21 Bukit Mertajam 0.7 per 1K

22 George Town 0.7 per 1K

23 Kampung Sungai Glugur 0.7 per 1K

24 Kampung Sungai Ara 0.7 per 1K

25 Tasek Glugor 0.7 per 1K

26 Bayan Lepas 0.7 per 1K

27 Butterworth 0.7 per 1K

28 Val Dor 0.7 per 1K

29 Paya Terubong 0.7 per 1K

30 Jelutong 0.7 per 1K

31 Bukit Tengah 0.7 per 1K

32 Nibong Tebal 0.7 per 1K

33 Jawi 0.7 per 1K

34 Sungai Dua 0.7 per 1K

35 Kubang Semang 0.7 per 1K

36 Permatang Kuching 0.7 per 1K

37 Balik Pulau 0.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Penang have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Tanjung Bungah leads with just 0.7 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. Tanjung Bungah has just 0.7 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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