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Our Reality team and panel Crime Monitoring from all Concern states and researched each city's public safety, public health, and educational offerings to determine 2018’s 100 Less Crime
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1.
Lewisboro, New York
Previously #1
The nearly 13,000 people in Lewisboro, New York, may sleep soundly for the second year in a row because this town has once again been named the number one Safest City in America! In 2017, there were only two crimes reported in Lewisboro—and none of them were violent crimes, assaults, or burglaries. This rings true for 2018, too. Keep up the good work, Lewisboro. We love public safety initiatives like the Are You Okay campaign, which provides daily phone calls to older adults who live alone. These programs help make Lewisboro the Safest City in America.
Population12,587
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.00
Property Crimesper 1,0000.10
2.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Not Ranked
About twenty-five miles outside of Knoxville sits 2018’s second Safest City in America: Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The town’s almost 30,000 people support the Not In Our City campaign that encourages collaborative Neighborhood Watch groups, publishes monthly lists of the five most-improved properties and five that need the most work, and provides a place for the community to review new police initiatives and other safety news in the town. There’s no doubt these programs contribute to why the town reported only seven total crimes in 2015. We hope to see even fewer this year!
Population29,248
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.07
Property Crimesper 1,0000.200.
3.
Wayland, Massachusetts
Previously #2
Wayland, Massachusetts, is a familiar face on our 100 Safest Cities in America list. In 2016, Wayland was the second-safest city in the nation, and its nearly 14,000 residents should still be proud of its top-five status. Besides favorable data that reflects very low violent and property crime in Wayland—the city had only six incidents in 2015—the proactive program WaylandCares keeps youth away from substance abuse to prevent public safety problems. The group is active in the local middle and high schools and often brings in speakers to address other issues that pose risks to teens, like internet safety.
Population13,586
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.07
Property Crimesper 1,0000.40
4.
Shoreview, Minnesota
Previously #511
Welcome to the list, Shoreview, Minnesota! In 2015, the city exemplified safety through its low property and violent crime statistics and local initiatives like the Citizens’ Leadership Academy (CLA). This free program allows residents to learn how the city operates holistically—from clean water programs to trash cleanup to 911 services—so they can get involved and increase their awareness of how the town runs. Shoreview also has an annual Night to Unite event that unites neighborhoods and educates the community to help keep it safe. It’s fantastic to see that Shoreview’s education initiatives have paid off.
Population26,434
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.08
Property Crimesper 1,0001.70
5.
Washington Township, New Jersey
Previously #4
Washington Township, New Jersey, is back in the top ten for its second year in a row. Last year, we were wowed by its flourishing community garden program, but this time around the city has gone even further. We’re pleased to see Washington Township’s efforts to keep the community happy and healthy through initiatives like its free eye and blood pressure screenings for residents with diabetes. The city also offers a Community Night Out. Local organizations come together and put on the event, free of charge, for the residents.
Population18,745
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.11
Property Crimesper 1,0001.80
6.
Weston, Connecticut
Previously #15
Weston has climbed the ranks from its spot at number fifteen in last year’s Safest Cities in America to number six! We’re happy to see no reported violent crimes this year, and proactive safety programs like Weston’s CodeRED emergency notification system—which sends alerts to residents in case of severe weather or local crime—have probably helped. It’s also positive to see how Weston has adapted to its environment on so many levels. Because Weston is so wooded, the police department received a forestry grant to buy off-road utility vehicles and specially outfitted SUVs to reach people in all sorts of terrain, so help is never far away.
Population10,437
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.00
Property Crimesper 1,0002.30
7.
Weston, Massachusetts
Previously #20
This Boston suburb is up from its spot as number twenty last year and has made the top ten Safest Cities in America for good reason. While the police cut down on crime, the townsfolk volunteer for the Weston Emergency Reserve Corps to help during emergencies. This program comes with free training on emergency management, response plans, personal safety, and sheltering to provide useful safety education to Weston’s residents. Due to Weston’s proximity to busy Boston, safety measures like these ensure the town is secure if anything ever happens in Beantown.
Population12,144
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.00
Property Crimesper 1,0002.50
8.
River Vale, New Jersey
River Vale is fondly called the "Garden Spot" of the Pascack Valley, so it’s no surprise that it has come out smelling like a rose on our 100 Safest Cities in America list. With no violent crimes reported in 2015, the town provides a haven for residents and remains a healthy place to live thanks to programs like the River Vale Mayors Wellness Campaign. This free service combats obesity by encouraging companies and the community to exercise and practice healthy eating. Health is a part of overall resident safety and security, so it’s awesome to see River Vale take this holistic approach.
Population10,092
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.00
Property Crimesper 1,0002.50
9.
White Bear Township, Minnesota
Previously #873
In White Bear Township, the police protect the residents, and the people preserve the environment. One standout program belongs to the sanitation department: it supports free organic waste drop-offs and composting to keep landfills emptier and local farmland more fertile. In the spirit of letting nothing go to waste, the town also has free Fix-It Clinics to help residents mend small appliances so it can reduce the amount of unnecessary waste added to the dump. Protecting the local environment secures the future for everyone, so job well done to White Bear Township for doing its part.
Population11,400
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.26
Property Crimesper 1,0002.20
10.
South Park Township, Pennsylvania
Previously #12
South Park Township is back again on our 100 Safest Cities in America list—up two spots from its number twelve rank in 2016. The more than 13,000 residents who live here enjoy low crime rates, thanks to the support of local police. Whenever citizens leave town for vacation or work, they can alert police officers to keep an eye on their homes. This is likely part of the reason there were just thirty-five property crimes in 2015, so we’re glad to see this safety protocol.
Population13,300
Violent Crimesper 1,0000.15
Property Crimesper 1,0002.60
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