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Safest Cities in Tanzania

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Tanzania

1 Arusha 26 3.8 per 1K
2 Babati 27 3.8 per 1K
3 Bagamoyo 02 3.8 per 1K
4 Bariadi 31 3.8 per 1K
5 Bashanet 27 3.8 per 1K
6 Basotu 27 3.8 per 1K
7 Biharamulo 19 3.8 per 1K
8 Boma la Ngombe 06 3.8 per 1K
9 Bububu 25 3.8 per 1K
10 Bugarama 19 3.8 per 1K
11 Bugene 19 3.8 per 1K
12 Bukene 17 3.8 per 1K
13 Bukoba 19 3.8 per 1K
14 Bunda 08 3.8 per 1K
15 Bungu 02 3.8 per 1K
16 Buseresere 28 3.8 per 1K
17 Butiama 08 3.8 per 1K
18 Chake Chake 20 3.8 per 1K
19 Chala 24 3.8 per 1K
20 Chalinze 02 3.8 per 1K
21 Chanika 18 3.8 per 1K
22 Chato 28 3.8 per 1K
23 Chimala 09 3.8 per 1K
24 Chiungutwa 11 3.8 per 1K
25 Dar es Salaam 23 3.8 per 1K
26 Dareda 27 3.8 per 1K
27 Diobahika 28 3.8 per 1K
28 Dodoma 03 3.8 per 1K
29 Dongobesh 27 3.8 per 1K
30 Dumila 10 3.8 per 1K
31 Dunda 09 3.8 per 1K
32 Endasak 27 3.8 per 1K
33 Galappo 27 3.8 per 1K
34 Geiro 10 3.8 per 1K
35 Geita 28 3.8 per 1K
36 Handeni 18 3.8 per 1K
37 Hedaru 06 3.8 per 1K
38 Ifakara 10 3.8 per 1K
39 Igugunu 16 3.8 per 1K
40 Igunga 17 3.8 per 1K
41 Igurubi 17 3.8 per 1K
42 Igurusi 09 3.8 per 1K
43 Ikungi 16 3.8 per 1K
44 Ikwiriri 02 3.8 per 1K
45 Ilembula 30 3.8 per 1K
46 Ilongero 16 3.8 per 1K
47 Ilula 04 3.8 per 1K
48 Inyonga 29 3.8 per 1K
49 Ipinda 09 3.8 per 1K
50 Iringa 04 3.8 per 1K
51 Isaka 15 3.8 per 1K
52 Issenye 08 3.8 per 1K
53 Itigi 16 3.8 per 1K
54 Itumba 32 3.8 per 1K
55 Izazi 04 3.8 per 1K
56 Kabanga 19 3.8 per 1K
57 Kahama 15 3.8 per 1K
58 Kakonko 05 3.8 per 1K
59 Kaliua 17 3.8 per 1K
60 Kamachumu 19 3.8 per 1K
61 Kandete 09 3.8 per 1K
62 Karema 29 3.8 per 1K
63 Kasamwa 28 3.8 per 1K
64 Kasulu 05 3.8 per 1K
65 Katerero 19 3.8 per 1K
66 Katesh 27 3.8 per 1K
67 Katoro 28 3.8 per 1K
68 Katoro 19 3.8 per 1K
69 Katumba 09 3.8 per 1K
70 Kibaha 02 3.8 per 1K
71 Kibaigwa 03 3.8 per 1K
72 Kibakwe 03 3.8 per 1K
73 Kibara 08 3.8 per 1K
74 Kibaya 27 3.8 per 1K
75 Kibiti 02 3.8 per 1K
76 Kibondo 05 3.8 per 1K
77 Kidatu 10 3.8 per 1K
78 Kidodi 10 3.8 per 1K
79 Kigoma 05 3.8 per 1K
80 Kigonsera 14 3.8 per 1K
81 Kihangara 12 3.8 per 1K
82 Kihurio 06 3.8 per 1K
83 Kilimatinde 16 3.8 per 1K
84 Kilindoni 02 3.8 per 1K
85 Kilosa 10 3.8 per 1K
86 Kilwa Masoko 07 3.8 per 1K
87 Kimamba 10 3.8 per 1K
88 Kingori 26 3.8 per 1K
89 Kintinku 16 3.8 per 1K
90 Kiomboi 16 3.8 per 1K
91 Kirando 24 3.8 per 1K
92 Kiratu 26 3.8 per 1K
93 Kisanga 10 3.8 per 1K
94 Kisarawe 02 3.8 per 1K
95 Kisasa 03 3.8 per 1K
96 Kisesa 12 3.8 per 1K
97 Kisesa 31 3.8 per 1K
98 Kishapu 15 3.8 per 1K
99 Kisiwani 06 3.8 per 1K
100 Kitama 11 3.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Tanzania have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Arusha leads with just 3.8 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. Arusha has just 3.8 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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