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America’s 15 Safest Cities, According To A New Report
28.02.2024 - 15:39 / forbes.com
Searching for the safest cities in the United States? With crime on the rise, MoneyGeek—a personal finance technology company—has issued its annual report on the safest cities in America. The report, which analyzes FBI crime data alongside the economic costs associated with crime, offers a comprehensive look at urban safety, examining not only the safest cities in the country, but also the most unsafe cities.
“Cities are ever changing, and having the most recent information at hand for an area informs people of where places are safer and allows them to understand how different communities respond to varying levels of crime over time,” Anja Solum, data journalism manager at MoneyGeek, told me in an interview.
In addition to serving as a guide for people looking to relocate or travel, Solum says that the report also provides a resource for local governments looking to implement effective crime reduction strategies.
The report also shows where crime is headed. According to MoneyGeek, the cost of crime per capita in U.S. cities is on the rise. It went up to $2,221 in 2022 (the most recent year of available data)—which represents a 20% increase over 2021. Violent crime costs communities more than $2,000 per capita, while property crime costs an average of $198.
To determine the safest cities in the U.S., MoneyGeek created two lists, based on population. It evaluated 302 locations with populations over 100,000, and it also looked at large cities with populations over 300,000.
MoneyGeek then analyzed the FBI’s crime statistics for 2022 (the most recent year of available data), including violent crimes such as murder, rape and aggravated assault, as well as property crimes such as home burglary and motor vehicle theft.
By integrating these figures with academic research on crime’s societal costs, MoneyGeek established a per capita cost of crime for each city, which reflects both the frequency and severity of crimes. “This metric goes beyond basic crime rates, offering insights into the real-world effects of crime,” says Solum. “It helps in understanding the overall safety of a city.”
MoneyGeek then ranked the cities using this combination of crime rates with the economic impact of these crimes on communities. Unlike other lists that just look at crime rates alone, this methodology provides a more accurate picture of safety by considering the broader implications of crime. It also levels the playing field because the cost of crime per capita demonstrates the severity of the crimes happening, since murders and high-level assaults have higher costs than larceny or simple theft.
Another benefit of this analysis: “The cost of crime makes the impact of crimes in an area more tangible, and understanding the
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