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Safest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Zambia

1 Mbala 05 5.2 per 1K
2 Mungwi 05 5.2 per 1K
3 Mumbwa 02 5.2 per 1K
4 Mufumbwe 06 5.2 per 1K
5 Mufulira 08 5.2 per 1K
6 Mpulungu 05 5.2 per 1K
7 Mporokoso 05 5.2 per 1K
8 Mpongwe 08 5.2 per 1K
9 Mpika 10 5.2 per 1K
10 Monze 07 5.2 per 1K
11 Mongu 01 5.2 per 1K
12 Mkushi 02 5.2 per 1K
13 Mununga 04 5.2 per 1K
14 Mazabuka 07 5.2 per 1K
15 Mapalo 08 5.2 per 1K
16 Manyinga 06 5.2 per 1K
17 Manyama 06 5.2 per 1K
18 Mansa 04 5.2 per 1K
19 Madido 09 5.2 per 1K
20 Maamba 07 5.2 per 1K
21 Luwingu 05 5.2 per 1K
22 Lusaka West 09 5.2 per 1K
23 Lusaka 09 5.2 per 1K
24 Lundazi 03 5.2 per 1K
25 Nyimba 03 5.2 per 1K
26 Zambezi 06 5.2 per 1K
27 Solwezi 06 5.2 per 1K
28 Sinda 03 5.2 per 1K
29 Sinazongwe 07 5.2 per 1K
30 Siavonga 07 5.2 per 1K
31 Sesheke 01 5.2 per 1K
32 Serenje 02 5.2 per 1K
33 Senanga 01 5.2 per 1K
34 Samfya 04 5.2 per 1K
35 Petauke 03 5.2 per 1K
36 Palabana 09 5.2 per 1K
37 Lukulu 01 5.2 per 1K
38 Ntandabale 09 5.2 per 1K
39 Ndola 08 5.2 per 1K
40 Nchelenge 04 5.2 per 1K
41 Namwala 07 5.2 per 1K
42 Nampundwe 02 5.2 per 1K
43 Namalombwe 09 5.2 per 1K
44 Nakonde 10 5.2 per 1K
45 Nakambala 07 5.2 per 1K
46 Mwinilunga 06 5.2 per 1K
47 Mwansabombwe 04 5.2 per 1K
48 Chinsali 10 5.2 per 1K
49 Kabompo 06 5.2 per 1K
50 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 5.2 per 1K
51 Isoka 10 5.2 per 1K
52 Ibenga 08 5.2 per 1K
53 Chunga 09 5.2 per 1K
54 Chongwe 09 5.2 per 1K
55 Choma 07 5.2 per 1K
56 Chisasa 06 5.2 per 1K
57 Chisankane 09 5.2 per 1K
58 Chirundu 07 5.2 per 1K
59 Chipata 03 5.2 per 1K
60 Kabwe 02 5.2 per 1K
61 Chinkuli 09 5.2 per 1K
62 Chingola 08 5.2 per 1K
63 Chilubi 05 5.2 per 1K
64 Chilongolo 09 5.2 per 1K
65 Chililabombwe 08 5.2 per 1K
66 Chilanga Township 09 5.2 per 1K
67 Chiengi 04 5.2 per 1K
68 Chavuma 06 5.2 per 1K
69 Chambishi 08 5.2 per 1K
70 Chama 10 5.2 per 1K
71 Chalimbana 09 5.2 per 1K
72 Kasempa 06 5.2 per 1K
73 Lubwe 04 5.2 per 1K
74 Lubombo 07 5.2 per 1K
75 Luanshya 08 5.2 per 1K
76 Luangwa 09 5.2 per 1K
77 Livingstone 07 5.2 per 1K
78 Limulunga 01 5.2 per 1K
79 Kitwe 08 5.2 per 1K
80 Kazungula 07 5.2 per 1K
81 Kawambwa 04 5.2 per 1K
82 Katete 03 5.2 per 1K
83 Kataba 08 5.2 per 1K
84 Chadiza 03 5.2 per 1K
85 Kasama 05 5.2 per 1K
86 Kaputa 05 5.2 per 1K
87 Kapiri Mposhi 02 5.2 per 1K
88 Kaoma 01 5.2 per 1K
89 Kansanshi 06 5.2 per 1K
90 Kalulushi 08 5.2 per 1K
91 Kalomo 07 5.2 per 1K
92 Kalengwa 06 5.2 per 1K
93 Kalabo 01 5.2 per 1K
94 Kafue 09 5.2 per 1K

The safest cities in Zambia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Mbala leads with just 5.2 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. Mbala has just 5.2 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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