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2025’s Safest City in the World Exposed

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The World’s Safest Cities in 2021

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen has taken the top spot for the first time since the report was launched back in 2015, with an overall score of 82.4 points.
1. Copenhagen, Denmark: Copenhagen has taken the top spot for the first time since the report was launched back in 2015, with an overall score of 82.4 points.

Top 10 Rankings

  1. 2. Toronto, Canada

    This vibrant Canadian city is one of six that have never fallen out of the top 10 of the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Safe Cities Index.
    2. Toronto, Canada: This vibrant Canadian city is one of six that have never fallen out of the top 10 of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Safe Cities Index.

  2. 3. Singapore

    Next up is Singapore, which came in second back in 2019, and received 80.7 points overall in the 2021 index.
    3. Singapore: Next up is Singapore, which came in second back in 2019, and received 80.7 points overall in the 2021 index.

  3. 4. Sydney, Australia

    This iconic city was fourth on the overall list, and received the best score for digital security.
    4. Sydney, Australia: This iconic city was fourth on the overall list, and received the best score for digital security.

  4. 5. Tokyo, Japan

    2019 winner Tokyo was fifth on this year's list, but scored the highest in the health security category.
    5. Tokyo, Japan: 2019 winner Tokyo was fifth on this year’s list, but scored the highest in the health security category.

  5. 6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The Netherlands' capital was one of just two European cities in the top 10, receiving 79.3 points out of 100.
    6. Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Netherlands’ capital was one of just two European cities in the top 10, receiving 79.3 points out of 100.

  6. 7. Wellington, New Zealand

    The capital of New Zealand came in at number seven, and led the environmental security category.
    7. Wellington, New Zealand: The capital of New Zealand came in at number seven, and led the environmental security category.

  7. 8. Melbourne, Australia

    The capital of Australia's Victoria took joint eight place with another Asia Pacific city, scoring 78.6 points overall.
    8. Melbourne, Australia: The capital of Australia’s Victoria took joint eight place with another Asia Pacific city, scoring 78.6 points overall.

  8. 8. Hong Kong

    Not only did this popular city score joint eighth place, it also topped the infrastructure security category.
    8. Hong Kong: Not only did this popular city score joint eighth place, it also topped the infrastructure security category.

  9. 9. Zurich, Switzerland

    Zurich is known for its high quality of life and excellent public services.
    9. Zurich, Switzerland: Zurich is known for its high quality of life and excellent public services.

  10. 10. Stockholm, Sweden

    The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Safe Cities Index (SCI) ranks 60 destinations across the world for various safety and security factors.
    10. Stockholm, Sweden: The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Safe Cities Index (SCI) ranks 60 destinations across the world for various safety and security factors.

Conclusion

In summary, the 2021 Safe Cities Index highlights the cities that excel in various safety metrics, including personal safety, digital security, and environmental considerations. With Copenhagen leading the way, these insights can guide travelers and urban planners alike in prioritizing safety and security within city infrastructures.


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