Safest Cities in Sabah

Top 28 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Sabah

1 Lahad Datu 0.7 per 1K

2 Kinabatangan 0.7 per 1K

3 Petagas 0.7 per 1K

4 Taman Rajawali 0.7 per 1K

5 Bandar Labuan 0.7 per 1K

6 Kobang 0.7 per 1K

7 Kota Belud 0.7 per 1K

8 Kampung Kundassang 0.7 per 1K

9 Bandau 0.7 per 1K

10 Kudat 0.7 per 1K

11 Tawau 0.7 per 1K

12 Bandar Nabawan 0.7 per 1K

13 Keningau 0.7 per 1K

14 Sandakan 0.7 per 1K

15 Papar 0.7 per 1K

16 Tenom 0.7 per 1K

17 Beaufort 0.7 per 1K

18 Sipitang 0.7 per 1K

19 Semporna 0.7 per 1K

20 Kampung Kunak 0.7 per 1K

21 Ranau 0.7 per 1K

22 Tambunan 0.7 per 1K

23 Kinarut 0.7 per 1K

24 Putatan 0.7 per 1K

25 Donggongon 0.7 per 1K

26 Kota Kinabalu 0.7 per 1K

27 Kuala Penyu 0.7 per 1K

28 Bongawan 0.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Sabah have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Lahad Datu 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. Lahad Datu 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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