Chiang Mai Is Safest City In Southeast Asia 2023

According to the most recent report by Numbeo, a global database that crowdsources crime and safety statistics, the city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand has been declared the safest city in Southeast Asia and ranked 31st safest city worldwide. The safety index achieved by Chiang Mai was 75.5, while the crime index stood at 24.5. The safety index measures the perceived safety of walking alone during the day and night, while the crime index indicates the level of crime in a particular city.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, was declared the safest city in the world, with a safety index of 88.8 and a crime index of 11.2. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Caracas in Venezuela was ranked as the least safe city, with a crime index of 83.6 and a safety index of 16.4.

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, secured the 7th position in Southeast Asia, with a safety index of 59.5 and a crime index of 40.5. While not as high as Chiang Mai, this ranking still highlights the Thai government's efforts to reduce crime and improve the quality of life of its citizens, as well as boost confidence among foreign visitors. Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, expressed his gratitude towards the government agencies responsible for maintaining safety and security across the country.

Other notable cities that made it to the list of safe cities include Taiwan, ranked 1st in Asia and 3rd globally, Quebec City, the safest city in North America and ranked 6th globally, and San Sebastian in Spain, the safest city in Europe and ranked 8th globally. In North America, the Los Angeles suburb of Irvine was ranked 26th. South Africa had two of the three worst-ranked cities, with Durban being ranked third to last and Pretoria second to last. Preston in the UK was ranked fourth from the bottom, just ahead of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, a region known for instances of cannibalism. In the US, Baltimore was declared the worst city at 405th, followed by Memphis at 403rd and Detroit at 402nd.

Numbeo is a crowdsourced database used to evaluate various aspects of quality of life in different cities globally, such as crime rates, cost of living, healthcare, transportation, and more. It is widely used globally for evaluating the quality of life in different cities. The database provides a platform for people to share their personal experiences and perceptions of life in different cities, making it an important tool for policymakers including researchers alike.

Numbeo's safety index offers valuable insights into the safety and quality of life of various cities worldwide. While Abu Dhabi topped the list as the safest city in the world, Chiang Mai's ranking showcases Thailand's government's efforts to reduce crime and improve the quality of life of its citizens and visitors. The database's crowdsourcing approach offers policymakers and researchers a valuable platform to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of people in different cities and improve their quality of life.