While the world may seem scarier every day, the United States is actually becoming safer. According to the FBI, the violent crime rate in the U.S. fell 5.3% from 2008 to 2009, down for a third straight year. Here are 10 America’s Safest Cities.
10. Glendale, Ariz.
Car Fatality Rank: 29
Violent Crime Rank: 8
9. San Diego, Calif.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 26
Violent Crime Rank: 9
8. Anaheim, Calif.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 29
Violent Crime Rank: 4
7. Santa Ana, Calif.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 12
Violent Crime Rank: 14
6. New York, N.Y.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 6
Violent Crime Rank: 19
5. Omaha, Neb.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 3
Violent Crime Rank: 17
4. San Jose, Calif.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 13
Violent Crime Rank: 5
3. Honolulu, Hawaii
Traffic Fatality Rank: 14
Violent Crime Rank: 2
2. Portland, Ore.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 5
Violent Crime Rank: 6
Overall Rank: 1
1. Plano, Texas
Traffic Fatality Rank: 4
Violent Crime Rank: 1