Safe Cities Tend to Have a Few Things in Common

Published on September 4, 2024

Most people understand what makes a city unsafe, but what are the pillars that make a city safe? Recent studies from the websites MoneyGeek and SafeWise found that the essential characteristics of a safe city included collaboration of elected leaders and law enforcement, and visible, high-morale police officers who know the public supports them. Earning Public Trust Zionsville, Indiana, just northwest of Indianapolis, is recognized as one of the safest cities in the country. According to SafeWise’s 2024 report, Zionsville is ranked the safest city in Indiana. The town of roughly 30,000 people rose from second place, highlighting its continued commitment to low crime rates. Zionsville was also ranked third in a MoneyGeek survey of safe U.S. cities....