Results: Ten Safest States
Published on 05/03/2023
Safety has become a major concern for America over the past year, as many areas are experiencing crime waves. However, some states have been able to avoid spikes in crime and have remained safe places to live. Read on to discover the ten safest places to live in the United States. Property Club is the source for this survey series.
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The safest state in the USA is Vermont. Which of these Vermont crime facts are you familiar with?
It has the lowest violent crime rate in America, with only 1.46 per 1,000 people out of a population of 647,064.
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In 2022, there were only 15 murders, 64 robberies, and 790 assaults in Vermont. Residents have a 1 in 595 chance of becoming victims of a violent crime.
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Vermont is known for being a sparsely populated and quiet rural state with a very low violent crime rate and a comparatively low property crime rate.
16%
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67%
1412 votes
All of the above
8%
169 votes
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With a population of 1,362,359, Maine is one of the safest states in the country. Which of these Maine crime facts are you aware of?
Maine has an overall crime rate of 14 offenses per 1,000 people. During 2022, crime in Maine decreased by 6%, marking the ninth consecutive year of crime dropping.
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Violent crime has dropped as well, with a rate of only 1.5 incidents per 1,000 people. In 2021, there were 22 murders, 170 robberies, and 788 assaults.
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The chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Maine is 1 in 929.
4%
82 votes
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78%
1635 votes
All of the above
8%
166 votes
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Another one of the safest states in America is Rhode Island. Which of these RI crime stats do you know?
The state has a crime rate of 2.22 per 1,000 residents and a population of 1,099,164.
4%
94 votes
Rhode Island's capital, Providence, has low rates of theft and violent crime, making the city ideal for tourists.
9%
182 votes
The safest cities in Rhode Island are Bristol, South Kingstown, Cumberland, and Smithfield.
5%
103 votes
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78%
1634 votes
All of the above
7%
150 votes
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Another New England State, New Hampshire, is also amongst the safest places to live in the US. Which of these crime stats from NH are you familiar with?
New Hampshire has a population of 1,377,529 and an extremely low crime rate. In 2021 there were 12 murders, 280 robberies, and 1,166 assaults statewide, which is quite low compared to New Hampshire's population.
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Most residents in New Hampshire feel safe living there, and many of the state's cities rank as some of the safest in the country. The safest cities in New Hampshire are Windham, Nashua, Danville, and Atkinson.
10%
211 votes
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77%
1622 votes
All of the above
8%
160 votes
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Utah is the fifth safest state to live in the U.S. Which of these Utah facts are you aware of?
Utah has a population of 3,271,616 and a violent crime rate of 2.4 incidents per 1,000 people.
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The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 386, with 102 murders, 1,362 robberies, and 5,198 assaults- which is well below the national average in other states.
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137 votes
The safest cities in Utah are Syracuse, Harriman, Bountiful, and Pleasant Grove.
5%
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80%
1679 votes
All of the above
7%
145 votes
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