Results: Ten Safest States Part Two
Published on 05/07/2023
Safety has become a concern for America over the past year, as many areas are experiencing major crime waves. However, some states have been able to avoid spikes in crime and have remained safe places to live. PropertyClub is the source for this survey series.
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It should come as no surprise that the tranquil island of Hawaii has made it on our list. Which of these Hawaii crime facts do you know?
Out of a population of 1,455,271, Hawaii has a per capita crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people.
4%
89 votes
The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 407, with 41 murders, 867 robberies, and 2,099 assaults being recorded in 2022.
7%
144 votes
Crimes of all types have been declining since 2019, with crimes like vehicle theft decreasing by 2.8%.
5%
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None
79%
1654 votes
All of the above
9%
180 votes
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The seventh safest state in America is Minnesota. Which of their crime stats are you familiar with?
Minnesota has a population of 5,717,184 and a crime rate of 2.75 per 1,000 people. Although Minnesota has seen some increases in violent crime while property crimes have remained largely unchanged since 2019.
6%
116 votes
The most common crimes in the state are petty thefts and larceny, with the violent crime rate being below the national average.
7%
156 votes
The safest cities in Minnesota are West Hennepin, Cold Spring/Richmond, Rosemount, and Minnetrista.
3%
63 votes
None
80%
1677 votes
All of the above
7%
146 votes
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Washington is the eighth safest state in the nation. Which of their crime facts are you aware of?
Washington has a population of 7,887,965 and a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 residents.
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86 votes
In 2021, overall property crime fell as well as other miscellaneous types of personal crime. Murders in Seattle dropped by 19% in 2020 as well.
6%
135 votes
The safest cities in Washington are Enumclaw, Liberty Lake, Battle Grounds, West Richland, Poulsbo, and Marysville.
5%
99 votes
None
80%
1686 votes
All of the above
7%
148 votes
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Massachusetts is another New England state on the ten safest list. Which of these crime stats do you know?
Home to Harvard and Yale, Massachusetts ranks ninth on our list. With a population of 6,984,723, Massachusetts has a violent crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people and a property crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 people.
8%
170 votes
Since the average violent crime rate in America is 4.0 per 1,000, Massachusetts stacks up well! The safest cities in the state are Wayland, Franklin, Clinton, and Holden.
7%
147 votes
None
80%
1672 votes
All of the above
7%
147 votes
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Connecticut has a population of 3,605,944. It is one of the most densely populated states in the nation, with the Western part being located in the greater New York City Metropolitan area. Which of their crime stats do you know?
Crime in the state has hit a ten-year low as of 2022.
4%
90 votes
Over the past ten years, crime overall has fallen by at least 30%, with a 43% reduction in violent crime.
5%
98 votes
Data from the FBI uniform crime report show that in 2022, Connecticut had a 3% reduction in overall crime, a 9% reduction in violent crime, and a 2% reduction in property crimes.
6%
129 votes
None
81%
1693 votes
All of the above
7%
141 votes
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