Safest Cities in United States

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — United States

1 Ridgefield CT 4.0 per 1K

2 Springboro OH 5.3 per 1K

3 Franklin Town MA 6.0 per 1K

4 Madison NJ 6.1 per 1K

5 New Milford NJ 6.1 per 1K

6 Aurora OH 6.1 per 1K

7 Rye NY 6.4 per 1K

8 Tenafly NJ 6.9 per 1K

9 Trophy Club TX 7.7 per 1K

10 Winnetka IL 8.1 per 1K

11 Clayton CA 8.1 per 1K

12 Florham Park NJ 8.7 per 1K

13 Half Moon Bay CA 8.8 per 1K

14 Campton Hills IL 8.9 per 1K

15 New Canaan CT 9.9 per 1K

16 Kinnelon NJ 10.0 per 1K

17 Wood-Ridge NJ 10.7 per 1K

18 Blanchard OK 11.1 per 1K

19 Park Ridge NJ 11.4 per 1K

20 Brigantine NJ 11.5 per 1K

21 Montvale NJ 11.6 per 1K

22 Short Hills NJ 11.7 per 1K

23 Vauxhall NJ 11.7 per 1K

24 Old Bridge NJ 11.8 per 1K

25 Reading MA 11.9 per 1K

26 Oakland TN 12.0 per 1K

27 Gilberts IL 12.1 per 1K

28 St. Marys OH 12.2 per 1K

29 Manhattan IL 12.3 per 1K

30 Charlestown IN 12.4 per 1K

31 Milliken CO 12.5 per 1K

32 Shelburne VT 12.7 per 1K

33 Basking Ridge NJ 12.9 per 1K

34 Lyons NJ 12.9 per 1K

35 Union Hill-Novelty Hill WA 13.1 per 1K

36 Emerson NJ 13.1 per 1K

37 Butler NJ 13.1 per 1K

38 Francisville KY 13.4 per 1K

39 Westfield NJ 13.5 per 1K

40 Summit NJ 13.7 per 1K

41 Tell City IN 13.7 per 1K

42 Perrysburg OH 13.8 per 1K

43 Orland Hills IL 14.2 per 1K

44 Bargaintown NJ 14.2 per 1K

45 Flatwoods KY 14.2 per 1K

46 Lockhart TX 14.2 per 1K

47 Somers WI 14.3 per 1K

48 Huntley IL 14.4 per 1K

49 Zionsville IN 14.5 per 1K

50 Medina MN 14.6 per 1K

51 Roselle Park NJ 14.7 per 1K

52 Powell OH 14.8 per 1K

53 Lafayette CA 14.9 per 1K

54 Normandy Park WA 14.9 per 1K

55 Clayton OH 15.1 per 1K

56 Lynnfield MA 15.2 per 1K

57 Clarks Summit PA 15.3 per 1K

58 Dayton MN 15.3 per 1K

59 Basehor KS 15.6 per 1K

60 Rockaway NJ 15.8 per 1K

61 Orange City IA 16.1 per 1K

62 Watchung NJ 16.5 per 1K

63 Lakemoor IL 16.6 per 1K

64 Elburn IL 16.8 per 1K

65 Whippany NJ 16.9 per 1K

66 Punxsutawney PA 16.9 per 1K

67 Glendale MO 17.0 per 1K

68 Norwood NJ 17.2 per 1K

69 Spanish Fork UT 17.2 per 1K

70 Fair Haven NJ 17.3 per 1K

71 Cedarburg WI 17.3 per 1K

72 River Edge NJ 17.4 per 1K

73 Junction City OR 17.5 per 1K

74 Veneta OR 17.5 per 1K

75 Edgerton WI 17.7 per 1K

76 Lake Bluff IL 17.8 per 1K

77 Colleyville TX 18.2 per 1K

78 Glen Cove NY 18.4 per 1K

79 Fox Chapel PA 18.4 per 1K

80 Berlin WI 18.5 per 1K

81 Central SC 18.6 per 1K

82 Englewood Cliffs NJ 18.6 per 1K

83 Mapleton UT 19.1 per 1K

84 Beverly Hills MI 19.2 per 1K

85 Savannah MO 19.2 per 1K

86 Vermilion OH 19.2 per 1K

87 Staples CT 19.2 per 1K

88 Hillsdale NJ 19.3 per 1K

89 Barrington IL 19.5 per 1K

90 Waldwick NJ 19.5 per 1K

91 Collegeville PA 19.6 per 1K

92 Lincoln Park NJ 19.7 per 1K

93 Alexandria IN 19.7 per 1K

94 South Barrington IL 19.8 per 1K

95 Muskego WI 19.8 per 1K

96 Northborough MA 19.9 per 1K

97 Polk City IA 20.0 per 1K

98 Ramsey NJ 20.0 per 1K

99 Helotes TX 20.2 per 1K

100 Canyon Lake TX 20.5 per 1K

The safest cities in United States have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Ridgefield leads with just 4.0 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. Ridgefield has just 4.0 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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