Big city living really isn’t for everyone, and there are some good reasons for that. All that hustle and bustle can be nice, but it can be stressful for some who want a more low-key lifestyle. Meanwhile, smaller towns often offer a stronger sense of community, peace, relaxation, and of course, safety.
That last factor is what the researchers at Movoto Real Estate Blog decided to focus on today. In particular, they wanted to know where the best small towns were across the country for people who want to feel secure in their smaller communities.
So they crunched some numbers, got this list of the top 10 safest small towns in America:
1. Zionsville, IN
2. Hillsborough, CA
3. Trophy Club, TX
4. Erie, CO
5. Nolensville, TN
6. Firestone, CO
7. Moraga, CA
8. Purcellville, VA (Tie)
8. Los Altos Hills, CA (Tie)
10. Signal Mountain, TN
The types of crime that helped determine this list were:
Murder
Rape
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Theft
Vehicle theft
According to Bryan Shively of Movoto, not only is Zionsville the safest place in the state, it’s also the safest small town in the entire country.
His report states: “On top of that, this town manages to be simply beautiful, with brick streets, a Victorian style downtown, and festivals that will knock your socks off.”
In 2012, there were no murders, rapes, robberies, or assaults reported.
The rest of the crime was very low as well, with only 42 burglaries, 147 thefts, and four vehicle thefts per 100,000 people.
All that meant that Zionsville ranked No. 1 in every possible category, and offered residents a 1 in 518 chance of being the victim of a crime.
