March 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Safest Places to Live in the UK 2026
Looking for a safe place to live? Here are the UK's safest cities and towns based on official police data.
Top 10 Safest Places in the UK
1. Hart, Hampshire
Score: 94/100Consistently ranked as the UK's safest place to live, Hart offers rural charm with excellent transport links to London.
2. Ribble Valley, Lancashire
Score: 92/100Beautiful countryside, strong community spirit, and one of the lowest crime rates in England.
3. Rutland
Score: 91/100England's smallest county offers big benefits: low crime, excellent schools, and stunning natural beauty.
4. South Cambridgeshire
Score: 90/100Close to Cambridge's opportunities while maintaining village tranquility and safety.
5. Stratford-on-Avon
Score: 89/100Shakespeare's birthplace is also one of the safest: historic charm meets modern safety.
What Makes a Place Safe?
Our safety scores consider multiple factors:
- Crime rate per 1,000 residents - Normalised for population size
- Types of crime - Violent vs property crime
- Trends - Is crime increasing or decreasing?
- Detection rates - How effective is local policing?
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