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Safest Cities in United Kingdom

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — United Kingdom

1 East Boldon ENG 1.1 per 1K
2 Donington le Heath ENG 1.1 per 1K
3 Cradley Heath ENG 1.1 per 1K
4 Gresford WLS 1.1 per 1K
5 Pyrford ENG 1.1 per 1K
6 Easington Colliery ENG 1.1 per 1K
7 Faifley SCT 1.1 per 1K
8 Wirksworth ENG 1.1 per 1K
9 Shipston on Stour ENG 1.1 per 1K
10 Hengoed WLS 1.1 per 1K
11 Bidford-on-Avon ENG 1.1 per 1K
12 Earlswood ENG 1.1 per 1K
13 Staplehurst ENG 1.1 per 1K
14 West Byfleet ENG 1.1 per 1K
15 Isle of Arran SCT 1.1 per 1K
16 Turriff SCT 1.1 per 1K
17 Abercanaid WLS 1.1 per 1K
18 Quorndon ENG 1.1 per 1K
19 Greenisland NIR 1.1 per 1K
20 Woburn Sands ENG 1.1 per 1K
21 Bayston Hill ENG 1.1 per 1K
22 Holytown SCT 1.1 per 1K
23 Blackrod ENG 1.1 per 1K
24 Hungerford ENG 1.1 per 1K
25 South Molton ENG 1.1 per 1K
26 Looe ENG 1.1 per 1K
27 Redbourn ENG 1.1 per 1K
28 Bungay ENG 1.1 per 1K
29 Poringland ENG 1.1 per 1K
30 Wingate ENG 1.1 per 1K
31 Malton ENG 1.1 per 1K
32 Whaley Bridge ENG 1.1 per 1K
33 Crumlin NIR 1.1 per 1K
34 Ryhill ENG 1.1 per 1K
35 Tillicoultry SCT 1.1 per 1K
36 Helsby ENG 1.1 per 1K
37 Budleigh Salterton ENG 1.1 per 1K
38 Edwinstowe ENG 1.1 per 1K
39 Shevington ENG 1.1 per 1K
40 Barrow upon Soar ENG 1.1 per 1K
41 Cheddar ENG 1.1 per 1K
42 Measham ENG 1.1 per 1K
43 Inverkeithing SCT 1.1 per 1K
44 Brixworth ENG 1.1 per 1K
45 Sawtry ENG 1.1 per 1K
46 Long Ashton ENG 1.1 per 1K
47 Crofton ENG 1.1 per 1K
48 Manston ENG 1.1 per 1K
49 Appley Bridge ENG 1.1 per 1K
50 Radstock ENG 1.1 per 1K
51 Bonnybridge SCT 1.1 per 1K
52 Bovingdon ENG 1.1 per 1K
53 New Ferry ENG 1.1 per 1K
54 Cardigan WLS 1.1 per 1K
55 Llandrindod Wells WLS 1.1 per 1K
56 Neilston SCT 1.1 per 1K
57 Bridge of Allan SCT 1.1 per 1K
58 Bourne End ENG 1.1 per 1K
59 Kelvedon ENG 1.1 per 1K
60 Cwmafan WLS 1.1 per 1K
61 Nunthorpe ENG 1.1 per 1K
62 Whitburn ENG 1.1 per 1K
63 Shelley ENG 1.1 per 1K
64 Pelton ENG 1.1 per 1K
65 Barnt Green ENG 1.1 per 1K
66 Preesall ENG 1.1 per 1K
67 Cranfield ENG 1.1 per 1K
68 Hoo ENG 1.1 per 1K
69 Randalstown NIR 1.1 per 1K
70 Barrowford ENG 1.1 per 1K
71 Earls Barton ENG 1.1 per 1K
72 Polmont SCT 1.1 per 1K
73 Nailsworth ENG 1.1 per 1K
74 Brotton ENG 1.1 per 1K
75 Great Wakering ENG 1.1 per 1K
76 Creswell ENG 1.1 per 1K
77 Glyn-neath WLS 1.1 per 1K
78 West Clandon ENG 1.1 per 1K
79 Cookham ENG 1.1 per 1K
80 Pentre WLS 1.1 per 1K
81 Stansted Mountfitchet ENG 1.1 per 1K
82 Bagshot ENG 1.1 per 1K
83 New Alresford ENG 1.1 per 1K
84 Wincanton ENG 1.1 per 1K
85 Lyneham ENG 1.1 per 1K
86 Shepley ENG 1.1 per 1K
87 New Stevenston SCT 1.1 per 1K
88 Barton on Sea ENG 1.1 per 1K
89 Yapton ENG 1.1 per 1K
90 Ruthin WLS 1.1 per 1K
91 Thorpe ENG 1.1 per 1K
92 East Tilbury ENG 1.1 per 1K
93 Tetbury ENG 1.1 per 1K
94 Chinnor ENG 1.1 per 1K
95 Blackburn SCT 1.1 per 1K
96 West Kingsdown ENG 1.1 per 1K
97 Jordanstown NIR 1.1 per 1K
98 Stonehouse SCT 1.1 per 1K
99 Holbeck ENG 1.1 per 1K
100 Hethersett ENG 1.1 per 1K

The safest cities in United Kingdom have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. East Boldon leads with just 1.1 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. East Boldon has just 1.1 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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