6. Norway
Norway has won the heart of many immigrants. A wealthy and safe nation with a high regard for freedom of expression and human rights. It also has a very low crime rate as well as low risk of terrorist attack. In 2008, Norway recorded only 34 murders for the year. The 2008 murder rate was 0.69 people per 100,000 head of population.
7. Iceland
One of the most beautiful and safest places to behold, known for its hot springs and glaciers, Iceland is surely a great place to settle as a family, with maximum security guaranteed. According to the 2011 Global Study on Homicide by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Iceland’s homicide rate between 1999-2009 never went above 1.8 per 100,000 population on any given year. This BBC report perhaps provides reasons on Why Violent Crime is so rare in Iceland.
8. Tuvalu
Situated between Australia and Hawaii lies a little town with little population. This place has been so calm, peaceful and blessed. So far, it has no record of crime or terrorist attack.
9. New Zealand
With a stable economy, coupled with great foreign policies, a good political system and a nice environment, New Zealand ranks as one of the safest countries in the world. According to reports, the crime rate has continued to decline in the twenty-first century. In 2010, the number of murders in New Zealand dropped by nearly a quarter over the previous year (from 65 to 46), while overall reported crime fell 6.7 percent. In 2011, New Zealand’s recorded crime rate was at its lowest in 15 years, down another 5.6% on the figures from 2010. In 2012 (financial year), the crime rate dropped another 5.9 per cent from that of the previous year – taking into account an increase in the population of 0.7%. Homicide and related offences also dropped by 21.5%.
10. Singapore
Singapore is a very lively country, giving you a sense of adventure, filled with street fairs. Crime rate in Singapore is one of the lowest in the world. Its laws are very strict which is part of the reasons why the crime rate there is very low. Although there are reports of petty crime such as pickpocketing and street theft which occur at airports, tourist destinations, hotels and on public transport; incidents of violent crime in Singapore are rare. Singapore was ranked 1st out of 178 countries for corruption (least corrupt countries are at the top of the list). On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the most corrupt and 10 the most transparent, Transparency International rated Singapore 9.3.
