In this piece, we will take a look at the ten safest places to live in the U.S. in 2023. For more cities, head on over to 30 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023.
10. Las Vegas, Nevada
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 6,033
Las Vegas is Nevada’s most populous city and alongside Los Angeles and New York, among the handful of U.S. cities that is known worldwide. Las Vegas’ claim to fame is the Vegas Strip, which is home to some of the world’s biggest casinos and entertainment resorts.
9. Lexington, Kentucky
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 6,015
Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky and is also known for having the world’s largest peanut butter manufacturing facility. It is also one of the oldest cities in the U.S., as it was established in 1782. Lexington is named after Lexington, Massachusetts.
8. Honolulu, Hawaii
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 5,981
Honolulu is Hawaii’s capital and the second largest city in the state. It is also one of the most culturally diverse regions in America and also has the second oldest American orchestra west of the Rocky mountains.
7. Raleigh, North Carolina
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 5,210
Raleigh is the second most populous state in North Carolina and also the state capital. It is also an American hub for advanced industries such as biotechnology. Raleigh also ranks below the U.S. national average for incidents of property and violent crime.
6. Mesa, Arizona
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 4,739
Mesa is another old American city since it was founded in 1878. It is Arizona’s third largest city and reported 24,344 crimes in 2021. Out of these, property crimes such as larceny accounted for a little less than half.
5. San Diego, California
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 4,437
San Diego is one of the largest cities in the U.S. with more than three million residents. It is also one of the first cities on the West Coast, and hosts one of the largest naval fleets in the world courtesy of the fact that it has a deepwater port with ship and submarine building yards.
4. Boston, Massachusetts
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 4,402
Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts and a major economic hub in the region. It is known for the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which has now moved to Cambridge. Boston also has one of the largest economies in the world.
3. Henderson, Nevada
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 3,769
Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada and one of the younger ones in the U.S. since it was founded in 1941. The city was formed due to the region’s extensive magnesium reserves which became important during the second world war.
2. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 3,371
Virginia Beach is Virginia’s most populous city and is an economic hub fueled by both corporations and tourists.
1. El Paso, Texas
Insider Monkey’s Crime Rate Per 100,000 Estimate: 2,995
El Paso is one of the largest Hispanic cities in the U.S. and one of the oldest regions in the U.S. that was initially settled in the 1600s.
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