We all want the finer things in life. Love, comfort, and safety are at the top of everyone's list.
For a lot of people who live in America, safety isn't a problem, but we don't all get to live in the safest cities -- unless, of course, you live in Worcester.
The purpose of this post is to determine where the safest cities to live are in America. We used Saturday Night Science to compare the most recent FBI crime data on crimes per capita across large cities.
After analyzing 296 cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, we came up with this list of the safest cities in America for 2026.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Safest Cities In The US For 2026
- Worcester, MA — 16 violent / 0 property per 100k
- Savannah, GA — 20 violent / 0 property per 100k
- Fishers, IN — 72 violent / 658 property per 100k
- Carmel, IN — 65 violent / 812 property per 100k
- Naperville, IL — 83 violent / 883 property per 100k
- Mckinney, TX — 117 violent / 815 property per 100k
- Surprise, AZ — 109 violent / 875 property per 100k
- Allen, TX — 106 violent / 878 property per 100k
- Frisco, TX — 100 violent / 1,002 property per 100k
- Meridian, ID — 146 violent / 571 property per 100k
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your city ranked. We have a long infographic to show you individual crime data for each of the safest cities.
If that's not up your alley, for more reading on safe places to live, check out:

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 16 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 0 |
| Population | 212,425 |
Taking the crown as the safest city in America for 2026 is Worcester -- a classic example of everything that makes America great.
We are talking about only having a 1 in more than 1,000,000 chance of being the victim of a property crime and a 1 in 6,069 chance of being the victim of violent crime.
That's crazy safe. Compare it to St. Louis, MO or Memphis, TN -- the most dangerous city in the country -- with roughly a 1 in 30 chance of beign the victim of a property crime.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 20 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 0 |
| Population | 241,780 |
If you're thinking of moving to America and safety is a top priority, then you can't do much better than Savannah -- the 2nd safest in America.
Savannah is the kind of place that old timers talk about longingly -- where kids can run around during the day without adult supervision and you can leave your front door unlocked.
You only had a 1 in more than 1,000,000 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Savannah.

| Violent crimes per 100k | 72 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 658 |
| Population | 105,680 |
| Rank last year | #2 (Down 1) |
You might not post on Facebook that much, but now's a time to change that. Be proud that Fishers ranks as the 3rd safest city in America.
Go on. With all the negativity on Facebook all the time now, this is great news for Fishers.
We'll wait here safe and sound.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 65 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 812 |
| Population | 103,107 |
| Rank last year | #3 (Down 1) |
This gem of a place boasts the 8th best property crime rate and 3rd best violent crime rate for 2026.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 83 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 883 |
| Population | 150,521 |
| Rank last year | #4 (Down 1) |
Welcome to Naperville. One heck of a safe and quiet place. The number of violent and property crimes is just about as low as you can get for a city this big - where you have a 1 in 1,300 chance of being the victim of a major crime.
Naperville is a Chicago suburb. But this ain't nothin like Chicago. Noooo. In Chicago, 1,400 people got shot last year. In Naperville, there were half as many car break-ins, last year, let alone people getting shot. In Chicago, your kids have to run home from school every day.
You can bet that if a missing dog, a little old lady, or even Kathy Griffin needed help in Naperville, someone would lend a helping hand, no matter what. That's the type of place this is.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 117 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 815 |
| Population | 219,132 |
| Rank last year | #7 (No Change) |
Everyone is trying to get in on the quality of life in McKinney, the 6th safest city in America.
The town of some 219,000 people will have to try and continue to keep McKinney a secret, lest crime starts going up simply because of people breaking down the doors to get into town.
See what we did there McKinney?

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 109 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 875 |
| Population | 163,202 |
| Rank last year | #17 (Up 10) |
Surprise is a feel good story of safety and comfort in America.
It has 1 in 114 chance of being the victim of a property crime and a 1 in 917 chance of being the victim of violent crime.
That's some of the tops you'll find across the country -- nevermind just in America.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 106 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 878 |
| Population | 113,737 |
| Rank last year | #6 (Down 1) |
Welcome to Allen, Texas, the 7th safest city in America. So peaceful/ Allen is another Dallas suburb. It's basically right next door to Frisco. Here, you have a 1 in 1,200 chance of being the victim of some sort of crime. When someone gets rubbed out here, it's like a huge deal. There's only been five people wiped out here since 2002.
In Allen, neighbors support their local sports teams. People pitch in to help one another. And you can bet that residents in Allen are proud of their accomplishments. You and I have to worry about all sorts of stuff people in Allen don't. You know, like having our car stolen when we're at the club. Or, getting beat up because we talked to the wrong girl.
Seems like Allen is just the opposite of that lifestyle. If you live there, consider yourself lucky!

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 100 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 1,002 |
| Population | 232,961 |
| Rank last year | #20 (Up 11) |
Welcome to Frisco, Texas. Now if you talk to Frisco residents, they'll probably tell you they should be atop this list. If you walked around here, there's no way you'd see neighborhood bullies running around. And there's practically no chance you'd get robbed by this idiot walking around at night, that's for sure.
You only have a 1 in 1,000 chance of being the victim of a terrible crime here. That's low.
Frisco is a posh, Dallas/Fort Worth suburb. Like League City, it's growing really fast - in fact it's just about the fastest growing city in the US. And somehow, despite the fact people are flocking here in droves, people have managed to remain civilized. Hmm. Imagine that, here in America. Average home prices here are about a half million. Likely, the criminals and creeps can't afford to live here, so they stay away. Are we seeing a pattern here? Fancy rich suburbs are safe? Who'd have thunk it?
Former Miss USA Courtney Gibbs is from Frisco.

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| Violent crimes per 100k | 146 |
|---|---|
| Property crimes per 100k | 571 |
| Population | 140,353 |
| Rank last year | #13 (Up 3) |
And just making it into the top ten for 2026 is Meridian.
But we know they don't take this spot for granted -- Meridian residents can attest that their home town deserves to be the on list.
In total, there were 206 violent crimes and 802 property crimes in Meridian; that's really good for a place of 140,000 people and definitely something to be happy about looking forward into the New Year.
Breaking Down Crime In The Safest And Most Dangerous Cities In America

Saturday Night Science
How we calculated the safest cities in America
While there are surveys and public polls on the safest cities in a state, we wanted to rely on something other than speculation and opinion. Instead, we used Saturday Night Science to analyze the hard numbers from the FBI's most recent report of crime (Sept 2025). Specifically, we analyzed the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, which summarizes the number of property crimes and violent crimes in each city per year. We used two criteria:
- Violent crimes per capita (murders, assaults, rapes, armed robberies)
- Property crimes per capita (thefts, burglaries, motor vehicle thefts)
For example, there were a total of 35 crimes committed in Worcester which had a reported population of 212,425. That means the number of crimes per capita is 0.0002, which translates into a 1 in 6,069 chance of being the victim of a crime.
We only looked at cities that have populations of more than 100,000 people reported to the FBI in 2024. This left us with a total of 296 of the biggest cities in America to rank.
We ranked each city for each criteria from 1 to 296 where 1 in any particular category is the safest.
Next, we averaged each place's two criteria to create a Safety Index. We crowned the place with the lowest overall Safety Score, "The Safest Place In America."
The safest city, based on our criteria, is Worcester. The most dangerous city in America? Oakland, where residents had a 1 in 10 chance of being the victim of a crime.
We updated this report for 2026. This is our eleventh time ranking the safest cities in America.
Summary
Summary: The Safest Cities In The USA
Looking at the data, you can tell that Worcester is as safe as they come, according to science and data.
The safest cities in the United States are Worcester, MA, Savannah, GA, Fishers, IN, Carmel, IN, Naperville, IL, Mckinney, TX, Surprise, AZ, Allen, TX, Frisco, TX, and Meridian, ID.
But as most people would agree, almost every place here has its safe and not safe parts. So just make sure you're informed ahead of time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in America for 2026?
Worcester is the safest city in America for 2026, with a roughly 1 in 6,069 chance of being the victim of a crime based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report covering 2024.
How do you determine the safest cities in America?
We rank cities with more than 100,000 residents on two FBI crime measures: violent crimes per capita (murder, assault, rape, armed robbery) and property crimes per capita (theft, burglary, motor vehicle theft). Each city's two rankings are averaged into a Safety Index, and the city with the lowest score is named the safest.
What data year is used for the 2026 safest-cities ranking?
This ranking uses the FBI's Uniform Crime Report for 2024, which is the most recent annual release available. 296 cities with populations of 100,000 or more were included.
What is the most dangerous city in America?
Based on the same FBI crime data, Oakland ranks as the most dangerous large city in America for 2026, where residents had roughly a 1 in 10 chance of being the victim of a crime. See our full list of most dangerous cities in America.
Safest Cities In The United States For 2026
| Rank | City | Population | Violent / 100k | Property / 100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester, MA | 212,425 | 16 | 0 |
| 2 | Savannah, GA | 241,780 | 20 | 0 |
| 3 | Fishers, IN | 105,680 | 72 | 658 |
| 4 | Carmel, IN | 103,107 | 65 | 812 |
| 5 | Naperville, IL | 150,521 | 83 | 883 |
| 6 | Mckinney, TX | 219,132 | 117 | 815 |
| 7 | Surprise, AZ | 163,202 | 109 | 875 |
| 8 | Allen, TX | 113,737 | 106 | 878 |
| 9 | Frisco, TX | 232,961 | 100 | 1,002 |
| 10 | Meridian, ID | 140,353 | 146 | 571 |
| 11 | Simi Valley, CA | 124,707 | 129 | 923 |
| 12 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 122,363 | 102 | 1,020 |
| 13 | Gilbert, AZ | 277,527 | 132 | 968 |
| 14 | League City, TX | 116,881 | 103 | 1,160 |
| 15 | Buckeye, AZ | 114,513 | 166 | 771 |
| 16 | Coral Springs, FL | 135,157 | 136 | 1,093 |
| 17 | Cary, NC | 181,793 | 70 | 1,317 |
| 18 | Menifee, CA | 117,055 | 182 | 798 |
| 19 | Murrieta, CA | 112,125 | 183 | 943 |
| 20 | Sugar Land, TX | 107,757 | 77 | 1,383 |
| 21 | Concord, NC | 111,922 | 159 | 1,105 |
| 22 | Irvine, CA | 316,764 | 83 | 1,389 |
| 23 | College Station, TX | 126,702 | 170 | 1,102 |
| 24 | Olathe, KS | 149,473 | 196 | 941 |
| 25 | Santa Clarita, CA | 221,303 | 165 | 1,176 |
| 26 | Carrollton, TX | 133,471 | 137 | 1,315 |
| 27 | Stamford, CT | 136,483 | 157 | 1,225 |
| 28 | Pearland, TX | 128,322 | 95 | 1,440 |
| 29 | New Braunfels, TX | 118,268 | 156 | 1,283 |
| 30 | St. George, UT | 107,595 | 210 | 1,002 |
| 31 | Sandy Springs, GA | 105,580 | 139 | 1,460 |
| 32 | Elk Grove, CA | 179,074 | 189 | 1,231 |
| 33 | Sterling Heights, MI | 133,058 | 229 | 1,042 |
| 34 | Virginia Beach, VA | 455,155 | 92 | 1,639 |
| 35 | Bend, OR | 106,241 | 168 | 1,361 |
| 36 | Chandler, AZ | 281,117 | 133 | 1,504 |
| 37 | Broken Arrow, OK | 121,004 | 223 | 1,200 |
| 38 | Provo, UT | 112,763 | 206 | 1,270 |
| 39 | Plano, TX | 291,463 | 151 | 1,466 |
| 40 | Elgin, IL | 112,879 | 266 | 1,102 |
| 41 | Orange, CA | 137,970 | 226 | 1,287 |
| 42 | Goodyear, AZ | 116,892 | 182 | 1,462 |
| 43 | Peoria, AZ | 201,056 | 254 | 1,205 |
| 44 | Fontana, CA | 217,605 | 270 | 1,216 |
| 45 | Roseville, CA | 162,841 | 219 | 1,420 |
| 46 | Aurora, IL | 176,688 | 266 | 1,251 |
| 47 | Yonkers, NY | 206,557 | 311 | 1,014 |
| 48 | Lewisville, TX | 136,046 | 187 | 1,517 |
| 49 | Temecula, CA | 110,880 | 151 | 1,679 |
| 50 | Carlsbad, CA | 113,023 | 199 | 1,511 |
| 51 | Nampa, ID | 118,950 | 353 | 742 |
| 52 | Boca Raton, FL | 100,557 | 171 | 1,676 |
| 53 | Richardson, TX | 117,962 | 146 | 1,833 |
| 54 | Palm Bay, FL | 141,137 | 347 | 1,017 |
| 55 | Grand Prairie, TX | 206,122 | 221 | 1,600 |
| 56 | Centennial, CO | 106,454 | 172 | 1,708 |
| 57 | Mcallen, TX | 148,017 | 149 | 1,835 |
| 58 | Round Rock, TX | 133,868 | 130 | 1,940 |
| 59 | Scottsdale, AZ | 245,237 | 152 | 1,875 |
| 60 | Conroe, TX | 114,592 | 243 | 1,633 |
| 61 | West Jordan, UT | 114,211 | 294 | 1,358 |
| 62 | Overland Park, KS | 196,875 | 184 | 1,761 |
| 63 | Rio Rancho, NM | 112,817 | 318 | 1,339 |
| 64 | Chula Vista, CA | 273,843 | 375 | 1,132 |
| 65 | Denton, TX | 164,565 | 204 | 1,744 |
| 66 | Joliet, IL | 150,569 | 350 | 1,244 |
| 67 | Clovis, CA | 127,560 | 244 | 1,665 |
| 68 | Allentown, PA | 124,599 | 272 | 1,569 |
| 69 | Quincy, MA | 103,550 | 335 | 1,332 |
| 70 | El Paso, TX | 678,860 | 278 | 1,493 |
| 71 | Santa Rosa, CA | 175,147 | 342 | 1,320 |
| 72 | Moreno Valley, CA | 213,581 | 272 | 1,665 |
| 73 | Corona, CA | 161,174 | 249 | 1,723 |
| 74 | Providence, RI | 193,679 | 276 | 1,657 |
| 75 | New Bedford, MA | 102,491 | 353 | 1,359 |
| 76 | Lee's Summit, MO | 105,053 | 149 | 2,294 |
| 77 | Yuma, AZ | 101,989 | 423 | 1,247 |
| 78 | Henderson, NV | 343,619 | 272 | 1,714 |
| 79 | Huntington Beach, CA | 190,081 | 207 | 1,989 |
| 80 | Edinburg, TX | 107,552 | 269 | 1,757 |
| 81 | Madison, WI | 282,045 | 255 | 1,864 |
| 82 | Sunnyvale, CA | 150,893 | 244 | 1,909 |
| 83 | Laredo, TX | 258,311 | 365 | 1,464 |
| 84 | Garland, TX | 246,255 | 232 | 1,988 |
| 85 | Ontario, CA | 184,763 | 272 | 1,817 |
| 86 | Garden Grove, CA | 167,041 | 276 | 1,758 |
| 87 | Manchester, NH | 115,464 | 336 | 1,648 |
| 88 | Vacaville, CA | 102,672 | 293 | 1,739 |
| 89 | Ann Arbor, MI | 118,025 | 302 | 1,715 |
| 90 | Bridgeport, CT | 148,132 | 392 | 1,468 |
| 91 | Midland, TX | 140,303 | 364 | 1,612 |
| 92 | West Covina, CA | 104,467 | 239 | 2,098 |
| 93 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 174,313 | 293 | 1,811 |
| 94 | Suffolk, VA | 103,506 | 370 | 1,570 |
| 95 | Fremont, CA | 224,820 | 195 | 2,327 |
| 96 | Chesapeake, VA | 257,248 | 339 | 1,744 |
| 97 | Clarksville, TN | 185,349 | 410 | 1,632 |
| 98 | Escondido, CA | 147,170 | 433 | 1,485 |
| 99 | Odessa, TX | 116,039 | 316 | 1,842 |
| 100 | Tampa, FL | 408,646 | 444 | 1,465 |