Safest Cities in Puerto Rico

Top 54 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Puerto Rico

1 Arroyo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

2 Pájaros comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

3 Coamo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

4 Sabana Grande zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

5 San Lorenzo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

6 San Sebastián zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

7 Cabo Rojo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

8 Juncos zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

9 Vega Alta zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

10 Aibonito zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

11 Sabana Seca comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

12 Juana Díaz zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

13 Utuado zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

14 Luquillo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

15 Isabela zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

16 San Isidro comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

17 Gurabo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

18 San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) 2,771.8 per 1K

19 Quebradillas zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

20 Puerto Real comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

21 Cidra zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

22 Yabucoa zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

23 Coco comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

24 Peñuelas zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

25 Guánica zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

26 Ceiba zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

27 Las Piedras zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

28 Humacao zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

29 Bayamón zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

30 Carolina zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

31 Ponce zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

32 Caguas zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

33 Guaynabo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

34 Mayagüez zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

35 Trujillo Alto zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

36 Arecibo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

37 Mansión del Mar comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

38 Fajardo zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

39 Cataño zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

40 Vega Baja zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

41 Guayama zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

42 San Juan zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

43 Yauco zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

44 Cayey zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

45 Candelaria comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

46 Dorado zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

47 Canóvanas zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

48 Río Grande zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

49 Caño Martin Peña comunidad 2,771.8 per 1K

50 Hormigueros zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

51 Aguadilla zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

52 San Germán zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

53 Manatí zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

54 Corozal zona urbana 2,771.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Puerto Rico have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Arroyo zona urbana leads with just 2,771.8 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. Arroyo zona urbana has just 2,771.8 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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