Safest Cities in Oman

Top 29 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Oman

1 Khasab 07 0.1 per 1K

2 Yanqul 09 0.1 per 1K

3 Sur 04 0.1 per 1K

4 Sufālat Samā’il 01 0.1 per 1K

5 Sohar 11 0.1 per 1K

6 Shināş 11 0.1 per 1K

7 Seeb 06 0.1 per 1K

8 Samā’il 01 0.1 per 1K

9 Şalālah 08 0.1 per 1K

10 Şaḩam 11 0.1 per 1K

11 Rustaq 02 0.1 per 1K

12 Qurayyāt 06 0.1 per 1K

13 Nizwá 01 0.1 per 1K

14 Muscat 06 0.1 per 1K

15 Liwá 11 0.1 per 1K

16 Adam 01 0.1 per 1K

17 Izkī 01 0.1 per 1K

18 ‘Ibrī 09 0.1 per 1K

19 Ibrā’ 12 0.1 per 1K

20 Bidbid 01 0.1 per 1K

21 Bayt al ‘Awābī 02 0.1 per 1K

22 Bawshar 06 0.1 per 1K

23 Barkā’ 02 0.1 per 1K

24 Bahlā’ 01 0.1 per 1K

25 Badīyah 12 0.1 per 1K

26 As Suwayq 11 0.1 per 1K

27 Al Qābil 12 0.1 per 1K

28 Al Khābūrah 11 0.1 per 1K

29 Al Buraymī 10 0.1 per 1K

The safest cities in Oman have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Khasab leads with just 0.1 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. Khasab has just 0.1 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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