Safety Guide
Crime statistics and safety data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting. Understand what crime rates really mean for your quality of life.
Safest Cities (100K+ Population)
Cities with the lowest violent crime rates per 100,000 residents. These are among the safest places to live in America.
| Rank | City | Violent/100K | Property/100K | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Irvine, CA | 67 | 1234 | 314,615 |
| #2 | Carmel, IN | 89 | 1234 | 102,091 |
| #3 | Naperville, IL | 89 | 1234 | 151,220 |
| #4 | Cary, NC | 89 | 1234 | 178,883 |
| #5 | Fishers, IN | 89 | 1234 | 101,789 |
| #6 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 123 | 1456 | 123,458 |
| #7 | Gilbert, AZ | 123 | 1234 | 275,408 |
| #8 | Frisco, TX | 123 | 1567 | 225,009 |
| #9 | Allen, TX | 134 | 1456 | 111,627 |
| #10 | Carlsbad, CA | 145 | 1567 | 113,491 |
| #11 | Sugar Land, TX | 145 | 1567 | 108,511 |
| #12 | Manchester, NH | 146 | 1123 | 115,473 |
| #13 | League City, TX | 156 | 1567 | 117,520 |
| #14 | Scottsdale, AZ | 167 | 2345 | 244,421 |
| #15 | Pearland, TX | 167 | 1678 | 127,216 |
Safest Big Cities (500K+)
Major metros with the lowest crime rates
Safest States
States with lowest average violent crime
Highest Crime Cities
Cities with the highest violent crime rates. This data is important for relocation decisions, but remember — crime often concentrates in specific neighborhoods, not entire cities.
Understanding Crime Data
Violent Crime
Includes murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Measured per 100,000 residents for fair comparison.
- • <200 Very safe
- • 200-400 Below average (good)
- • 400-600 Average for US
- • >600 Above average (concern)
Property Crime
Includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Much more common than violent crime.
- • <1,500 Very low
- • 1,500-2,500 Below average
- • 2,500-3,500 Average for US
- • >3,500 Above average
Data Sources & Methodology
Crime data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which collects data from over 18,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide. We use the most recent available data.
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