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Safest Cities in Nova Scotia

Top 73 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Nova Scotia

1 Argyle 70.9 per 1K
2 Barrington 70.9 per 1K
3 Clare 70.9 per 1K
4 Annapolis, Subd. C 70.9 per 1K
5 Annapolis, Subd. A 70.9 per 1K
6 Port Wallace 93.6 per 1K
7 Downtown Dartmouth 93.6 per 1K
8 Westmount 93.6 per 1K
9 Enfield 93.6 per 1K
10 Kentville 93.6 per 1K
11 Harbourview 93.6 per 1K
12 New Waterford 93.6 per 1K
13 Hammonds Plains 93.6 per 1K
14 Quinpool District 93.6 per 1K
15 Burnside 93.6 per 1K
16 Manor Park 93.6 per 1K
17 Halifax 93.6 per 1K
18 Pictou, Subd. C 93.6 per 1K
19 Williams Lake 93.6 per 1K
20 Woodside 93.6 per 1K
21 Pictou, Subd. A 93.6 per 1K
22 Antigonish, Subd. B 93.6 per 1K
23 Pictou, Subd. B 93.6 per 1K
24 Beaver Bank 93.6 per 1K
25 North Sydney 93.6 per 1K
26 Timberlea 93.6 per 1K
27 Convoy Place 93.6 per 1K
28 Princeville 93.6 per 1K
29 Willowdale 93.6 per 1K
30 Inverness, Subd. A 93.6 per 1K
31 Clayton Park 93.6 per 1K
32 Imperoyal 93.6 per 1K
33 Bible Hill 93.6 per 1K
34 Wolfville 93.6 per 1K
35 Woodlawn 93.6 per 1K
36 Colchester, Subd. C 93.6 per 1K
37 Albro Lake 93.6 per 1K
38 Halifax North End 93.6 per 1K
39 Armdale 93.6 per 1K
40 Glace Bay 93.6 per 1K
41 West Hants 93.6 per 1K
42 Colchester, Subd. B 93.6 per 1K
43 Halifax South End 93.6 per 1K
44 Truro 93.6 per 1K
45 Bedford 93.6 per 1K
46 Halifax West End 93.6 per 1K
47 East Hants 93.6 per 1K
48 Downtown Halifax 93.6 per 1K
49 Lower Sackville 93.6 per 1K
50 Dartmouth 93.6 per 1K
51 Sydney 93.6 per 1K
52 Fairview 93.6 per 1K
53 Eastern Passage 93.6 per 1K
54 Fall River 93.6 per 1K
55 Chester 93.6 per 1K
56 Queens 93.6 per 1K
57 Spryfield 93.6 per 1K
58 Bridgewater 93.6 per 1K
59 Rockingham 93.6 per 1K
60 New Glasgow 93.6 per 1K
61 Sydney Mines 93.6 per 1K
62 Millview 93.6 per 1K
63 Forest Hills 93.6 per 1K
64 Antigonish, Subd. A 93.6 per 1K
65 Amherst 95.4 per 1K
66 Cape Breton 95.4 per 1K
67 Kings, Subd. C 95.4 per 1K
68 Kings, Subd. D 95.4 per 1K
69 Greenwood 95.4 per 1K
70 Kings, Subd. A 95.4 per 1K
71 Cumberland, Subd. C 95.4 per 1K
72 Cumberland, Subd. B 95.4 per 1K
73 Kings, Subd. B 95.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Nova Scotia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Argyle leads with just 70.9 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. Argyle has just 70.9 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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