The 50 Safest Cities in the US
Where you live matters. We analyzed crime data from 1,920 cities across all 50 states to identify the safest communities in America. From fast-growing suburbs to coastal enclaves, these rankings reveal where families, users, and professionals can find peace of mind backed by data.
Full Rankings
The 50 safest cities, ranked by overall crime safety score.
| # ▼ | City ▼ | State ▼ | Grade ▼ | Population ▼ | Median Income ▼ | Home Value ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laredo | TX | A | 260,571 | $51,120 | $137,754 |
| 2 | Gilbert | AZ | A | 248,349 | $99,154 | $347,989 |
| 3 | Hialeah | FL | A | 233,876 | $38,471 | $256,734 |
| 4 | Huntington | NY | A | 201,205 | $131,519 | $577,131 |
| 5 | Cape Coral | FL | A | 189,633 | $61,780 | $237,938 |
| 6 | Frisco | TX | A | 188,387 | $128,761 | $420,254 |
| 7 | Surprise | AZ | A | 139,007 | $71,192 | $257,309 |
| 8 | Smithtown | NY | A+ | 116,428 | $129,338 | $502,518 |
| 9 | The Woodlands | TX | A | 114,532 | $126,087 | $375,281 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | CA | A | 114,411 | $112,933 | $854,666 |
| 11 | Centennial | CO | A | 111,331 | $109,767 | $458,377 |
| 12 | Meridian | ID | A | 107,787 | $76,403 | $304,573 |
| 13 | Highlands Ranch | CO | A | 107,017 | $127,093 | $493,505 |
| 14 | League City | TX | A | 105,410 | $108,979 | $259,465 |
| 15 | San Tan Valley | AZ | A+ | 104,936 | $74,455 | $228,148 |
| 16 | Carmel | IN | A | 99,130 | $115,109 | $351,649 |
| 17 | Lee's Summit | MO | A | 98,997 | $93,295 | $234,934 |
| 18 | Greece | NY | A | 95,849 | $66,176 | $136,876 |
| 19 | Livonia | MI | A | 93,970 | $82,158 | $204,112 |
| 20 | Fishers | IN | A+ | 93,488 | $108,361 | $280,318 |
| 21 | Mount Pleasant | SC | A+ | 89,410 | $104,772 | $472,913 |
| 22 | Johns Creek | GA | A | 84,551 | $125,862 | $422,990 |
| 23 | Mission | TX | A | 83,796 | $49,358 | $121,194 |
| 24 | Goodyear | AZ | A | 83,519 | $85,217 | $309,669 |
| 25 | Colonie | NY | A | 82,648 | $83,314 | $250,906 |
| 26 | Atascocita | TX | A | 81,860 | $103,676 | $210,078 |
| 27 | Loveland | CO | A | 81,774 | $72,515 | $339,491 |
| 28 | Flower Mound | TX | A+ | 78,854 | $139,703 | $375,316 |
| 29 | Cedar Park | TX | A+ | 77,181 | $108,194 | $328,651 |
| 30 | Brick | NJ | A | 75,793 | $81,330 | $296,217 |
| 31 | South Jordan | UT | A+ | 73,695 | $106,824 | $430,349 |
| 32 | Bismarck | ND | A | 73,435 | $67,629 | $247,459 |
| 33 | Maple Grove | MN | A+ | 71,569 | $113,793 | $299,900 |
| 34 | Woodbury | MN | A | 71,298 | $108,055 | $336,056 |
| 35 | Weston | FL | A+ | 70,965 | $113,032 | $505,661 |
| 36 | North Port | FL | A | 68,779 | $64,543 | $217,766 |
| 37 | Lehi | UT | A+ | 66,980 | $101,429 | $378,123 |
| 38 | Lakeville | MN | A | 65,710 | $112,020 | $325,220 |
| 39 | Middletown | NJ | A | 65,316 | $119,013 | $433,402 |
| 40 | Sammamish | WA | A | 65,265 | $181,464 | $877,962 |
| 41 | Wellington | FL | A | 64,990 | $90,924 | $409,176 |
| 42 | Ankeny | IA | A+ | 64,744 | $89,484 | $235,458 |
| 43 | Eden Prairie | MN | A | 64,481 | $115,227 | $375,508 |
| 44 | Port Orange | FL | A | 63,815 | $56,242 | $196,128 |
| 45 | The Hammocks | FL | A | 63,687 | $73,502 | $335,707 |
| 46 | Doral | FL | A+ | 62,367 | $75,138 | $412,791 |
| 47 | Fairfield | CT | A | 61,954 | $140,308 | $605,067 |
| 48 | Palm Harbor | FL | A | 61,787 | $61,572 | $241,299 |
| 49 | Leander | TX | A+ | 60,613 | $106,108 | $291,786 |
| 50 | Wesley Chapel | FL | A | 60,534 | $86,945 | $242,314 |
Key Findings
The safest cities in America share several common traits: strong local economies, higher-than-average household incomes, well-funded public services, and engaged communities. Laredo, TX claims the top spot for 2026, with a population of 260,571 residents and a crime grade of A.
FL leads all states with 10 cities in the top 50. The combination of rapid job growth, family-friendly suburbs, and proactive policing strategies has consistently produced some of the nation's safest communities.
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Safest Large Cities (200K+ pop.)
Big cities can be safe too. Several cities with over 100,000 people made our safest list. These cities show that a large population does not always mean more crime. Good police work, strong communities, and healthy economies all play a role.
| # | City | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laredo, TX | A |
| 2 | Gilbert, AZ | A |
| 3 | Hialeah, FL | A |
| 4 | Huntington, NY | A |
Safest Small Cities (Under 100K)
Smaller cities often top safety rankings. With populations between 25,000 and 50,000, these tight-knit communities tend to have very low crime rates and strong neighborhood bonds. Many of these cities are suburbs of larger metro areas.
| # | City | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel, IN | A |
| 2 | Lee's Summit, MO | A |
| 3 | Greece, NY | A |
| 4 | Livonia, MI | A |
| 5 | Fishers, IN | A+ |
| 6 | Mount Pleasant, SC | A+ |
| 7 | Johns Creek, GA | A |
| 8 | Mission, TX | A |
| 9 | Goodyear, AZ | A |
| 10 | Colonie, NY | A |
| 11 | Atascocita, TX | A |
| 12 | Loveland, CO | A |
| 13 | Flower Mound, TX | A+ |
| 14 | Cedar Park, TX | A+ |
| 15 | Brick, NJ | A |
| 16 | South Jordan, UT | A+ |
| 17 | Bismarck, ND | A |
| 18 | Maple Grove, MN | A+ |
| 19 | Woodbury, MN | A |
| 20 | Weston, FL | A+ |
| 21 | North Port, FL | A |
| 22 | Lehi, UT | A+ |
| 23 | Lakeville, MN | A |
| 24 | Middletown, NJ | A |
| 25 | Sammamish, WA | A |
| 26 | Wellington, FL | A |
| 27 | Ankeny, IA | A+ |
| 28 | Eden Prairie, MN | A |
| 29 | Port Orange, FL | A |
| 30 | The Hammocks, FL | A |
| 31 | Doral, FL | A+ |
| 32 | Fairfield, CT | A |
| 33 | Palm Harbor, FL | A |
| 34 | Leander, TX | A+ |
| 35 | Wesley Chapel, FL | A |
Safest Cities by Region
Safety varies a lot by region. Some parts of the country have more safe cities than others. The data shows interesting patterns about where the safest communities cluster across America.
Northeast
7 cities in top 50- Huntington, NY A
- Smithtown, NY A+
- Greece, NY A
- Colonie, NY A
- Brick, NJ A
Midwest
10 cities in top 50- Carmel, IN A
- Lee's Summit, MO A
- Livonia, MI A
- Fishers, IN A+
- Bismarck, ND A
South
21 cities in top 50West
12 cities in top 50Top 10 City Spotlights
A closer look at what makes America's 10 safest cities stand out.
Methodology
We score every city using data from local law enforcement and national crime databases. Each city gets a crime grade from A+ (safest) to F (highest crime). The grade looks at seven types of crime: assault, burglary, larceny, murder, rape, robbery, and vehicle theft.
We only include cities with at least 25,000 people. This makes sure our rankings compare places that are large enough to have meaningful crime data. The crime score ranges from 0 to 1, where a higher number means a safer city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our crime data analysis of over 500 cities, the safest city is the one with the highest overall safety score across all seven crime categories. Check our rankings table above for the current #1 safest city, updated with the latest available data.
We use data from local police departments and national crime databases. Each city gets scored on seven types of crime: assault, burglary, larceny, murder, rape, robbery, and vehicle theft. These scores combine into one overall grade from A+ (safest) to F (highest crime). The score ranges from 0 to 1.
Safe cities tend to have strong community ties, well-funded police departments, good schools, and healthy economies. Higher median incomes and home ownership rates also connect with lower crime rates. But every city is unique, and safety can vary by neighborhood.
Our crime data is updated regularly as new reports come in from law enforcement agencies across the country. City rankings may shift as new data becomes available. Check the date at the top of this article for the most recent update.
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