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Safest Cities in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Switzerland

1 Herrliberg ZH 0.6 per 1K
2 Wallisellen / Wallisellen-Ost ZH 0.6 per 1K
3 Greifensee ZH 0.6 per 1K
4 Estavayer-le-Lac FR 0.6 per 1K
5 Bad Ragaz SG 0.6 per 1K
6 Interlaken BE 0.6 per 1K
7 Ascona TI 0.6 per 1K
8 Châtel-Saint-Denis FR 0.6 per 1K
9 Uster / Ober-Uster ZH 0.6 per 1K
10 Orbe VD 0.6 per 1K
11 Rümlang ZH 0.6 per 1K
12 Unterseen BE 0.6 per 1K
13 Sumiswald BE 0.6 per 1K
14 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen ZH 0.6 per 1K
15 Kerns OW 0.6 per 1K
16 Alpnach OW 0.6 per 1K
17 Saint-Imier BE 0.6 per 1K
18 Küttigen AG 0.6 per 1K
19 Blonay VD 0.6 per 1K
20 Urtenen BE 0.6 per 1K
21 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne VD 0.6 per 1K
22 Romont FR 0.6 per 1K
23 Altendorf SZ 0.6 per 1K
24 Goldau SZ 0.6 per 1K
25 Kirchberg BE 0.6 per 1K
26 Buchrain LU 0.6 per 1K
27 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker ZH 0.6 per 1K
28 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl ZH 0.6 per 1K
29 Sankt Margrethen SG 0.6 per 1K
30 Diepoldsau SG 0.6 per 1K
31 Basse-Nendaz VS 0.6 per 1K
32 Menziken AG 0.6 per 1K
33 Hergiswil NW 0.6 per 1K
34 Chavannes VD 0.6 per 1K
35 Villmergen AG 0.6 per 1K
36 Würenlos AG 0.6 per 1K
37 Heimberg BE 0.6 per 1K
38 Herzogenbuchsee BE 0.6 per 1K
39 Buochs NW 0.6 per 1K
40 Uznach SG 0.6 per 1K
41 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach ZH 0.6 per 1K
42 Savièse VS 0.6 per 1K
43 Adligenswil LU 0.6 per 1K
44 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) ZH 0.6 per 1K
45 Oberuzwil SG 0.6 per 1K
46 Laufen BL 0.6 per 1K
47 Münchwilen TG 0.6 per 1K
48 Appenzell AI 0.6 per 1K
49 Uetendorf BE 0.6 per 1K
50 Teufen AR 0.6 per 1K
51 Gelterkinden BL 0.6 per 1K
52 Peseux NE 0.6 per 1K
53 Les Avanchets GE 0.6 per 1K
54 Stäfa ZH 0.6 per 1K
55 Echallens VD 0.6 per 1K
56 Massagno TI 0.6 per 1K
57 Murten/Morat FR 0.6 per 1K
58 Oberengstringen ZH 0.6 per 1K
59 Zollikon ZH 0.6 per 1K
60 Balsthal SO 0.6 per 1K
61 Sissach BL 0.6 per 1K
62 Biasca TI 0.6 per 1K
63 Bottmingen BL 0.6 per 1K
64 Fully VS 0.6 per 1K
65 Collombey VS 0.6 per 1K
66 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg ZH 0.6 per 1K
67 Bex VD 0.6 per 1K
68 Neuenkirch LU 0.6 per 1K
69 Losone TI 0.6 per 1K
70 Bolligen BE 0.6 per 1K
71 Derendingen SO 0.6 per 1K
72 Sargans SG 0.6 per 1K
73 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) ZH 0.6 per 1K
74 Dietlikon / Dietlikon (Dorf) ZH 0.6 per 1K
75 Frenkendorf BL 0.6 per 1K
76 Malters LU 0.6 per 1K
77 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 0.6 per 1K
78 Trimbach SO 0.6 per 1K
79 Untersiggenthal AG 0.6 per 1K
80 Viganello TI 0.6 per 1K
81 Grabs SG 0.6 per 1K
82 Ruswil LU 0.6 per 1K
83 Thal SG 0.6 per 1K
84 Dornach SO 0.6 per 1K
85 Sirnach TG 0.6 per 1K
86 Muri AG 0.6 per 1K
87 Kilchberg ZH 0.6 per 1K
88 Blécherette VD 0.6 per 1K
89 Meggen LU 0.6 per 1K
90 Bremgarten AG 0.6 per 1K
91 Gränichen AG 0.6 per 1K
92 Buchs AG 0.6 per 1K
93 Crissier VD 0.6 per 1K
94 Saanen BE 0.6 per 1K
95 Bagnes VS 0.6 per 1K
96 Zermatt VS 0.6 per 1K
97 Minusio TI 0.6 per 1K
98 Ollon VD 0.6 per 1K
99 Frutigen BE 0.6 per 1K
100 Au SG 0.6 per 1K

The safest cities in Switzerland have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Herrliberg leads with just 0.6 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. Herrliberg has just 0.6 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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