These are the safest cities and areas to live in the UK in 2026, based on Police UK crime data and national statistics.
Crime level: Very low
Consistently ranked one of the UK's safest towns. Spa town with low crime across all categories.
Crime level: Very low
Cathedral city with very low crime. Excellent schools, beautiful surroundings.
Crime level: Very low
Historic city with consistently low crime. Outstanding schools, high quality of life.
Crime level: Very low
Cornwall's capital with low crime. Cathedral city, good schools, coastal access.
Crime level: Low
Roman city with low crime. Outstanding schools, fast London commute, high quality of life.
Crime level: Very low
Medieval market town with very low crime. Good schools, beautiful architecture.
Live Police UK data, broken down by crime type. Free, no sign-up.
General area reputations can be misleading — crime rates vary dramatically between streets in the same neighbourhood. The most accurate way to assess safety is to check the specific postcode you're considering on Know My Postcode, which shows live Police UK data broken down by crime type and compared against the regional average.