Doha, Qatar, has been ranked the world’s safest city in 2026, scoring 85 out of 100 on Numbeo’s Safety Index.
Middle Eastern and East Asian cities dominate the rankings, which are based on public perceptions of crime and personal safety, not official crime data or geopolitical risks.
At the same time, Caracas in Venezuela and Johannesburg in South Africa were ranked the most dangerous cities.
The 2026 index draws on five years of user reports covering crime, personal safety, property crime, and violent crime.
Here are some of the world’s safest and most dangerous cities:
