Summary
A report by WalletHub ranks the safest U.S. cities for 2025, placing Warwick, Rhode Island at the top. The rankings are based on safety factors including crime rates, natural disaster risks, and financial health. The report provides insight into the ongoing discussion about crime and safety in American cities.
Key Facts
- WalletHub ranked 182 cities to determine the safest in the U.S. for 2025.
- Warwick, Rhode Island was named the safest city, showing low rates of crime and poverty.
- Overland Park, Kansas ranked second with low pedestrian fatality rates and strong financial indicators like credit scores.
- Burlington, Vermont was third, noted for no terrorist incidents and high shelter rates for the homeless.
- Other top safe cities include Juneau, Alaska, and Yonkers, New York.
- The rankings considered three main areas: safety in homes and communities, risks from natural disasters, and financial safety.
- The report contributes to the debate on crime policy that currently involves President Donald Trump and other political leaders.
- WalletHub releases these safety rankings yearly.
