10 Safest Cities for Expats in 2026

Routinely ranked the world's safest city — low crime, clean streets, and you can leave a laptop on a café table.

Astonishingly safe — lost wallets get returned and late-night trains feel secure for everyone.

One of the world's safest cities — crime is negligible and family life feels notably secure.

Exceptionally safe, with a 24-hour street culture — late-night cafés and transit feel secure.

Extremely low crime and heavy policing make Dubai one of the safest mega-cities for solo and family life alike.

Extremely safe, with very low street crime and a transit system you can ride alone late at night without a thought.

One of the safest capitals anywhere — violent crime is negligible and you can wander Souq Waqif at any hour.

Exceptionally safe, with a 24-hour convenience-store culture — late-night streets and transit feel secure for everyone.

Very low crime and a strong sense of personal safety, within a conservative social and legal framework.

Safe and orderly; bikes, not crime, are the main daily hazard for newcomers.