Safest Cities In North America 2025. This year, thousand oaks, california—a city in the northwestern part of greater los angeles—tops the list as the safest city in america. Consider safety, along with local housing market trends, if you’re thinking about relocating.

The grand canyon state claimed seven of the top 30 spots on the list, including the top spot—although it claimed no other spots in the top 10. Gobankingrates analyzed cities across the nation to find the safest and richest cities to live in 2025.