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3 Florida cities rank among the safest places to live in the US, per study

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Published  May 2, 2025 6:59am EDT
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Melbourne ranked #9 safest place to live in U.S.: study

Melbourne ranked #9 safest place to live in U.S.: study

A new study is highlighting the safest places to live across the United States. U.S. News & World Report analyzed FBI crime data, focusing on murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, to determine the safest cities. Melbourne, Florida, ranked No. 9 on the list. We speak with Chief David Gillespie, the Melbourne Police Chief, and Mayor Paul Alfrey, the Mayor of Melbourne, about the new study,

A new study is highlighting the safest places to live across the United States.

U.S. News & World Report analyzed FBI crime data, focusing on murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, to determine the safest cities.

What is the safest place to live in the US?

By the numbers:

Their analysis found that Augusta, Georgia ranked as the No. 1 safest place to live in the country, followed by Montgomery, Alabama at No. 2, and South Bend, Indiana in third place.

A couple enjoys a beautiful sunset along Pensacola Beach, Florida taken in July, 2015.

What are the safest cities to live in Florida?

In Florida, officials identified Pensacola as the safest city in the state, ranking No. 4 nationally. Other Florida cities in the top 10 include Port St. Lucie at No. 5 and Melbourne at No. 9.

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To see the full list and study, click here. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the U.S. News & World Report. 

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