1. North Dakota

This state ranks bottom on all crime categories.

Rankings:

Murder: 50
Rape: 40
Robbery: 50
Assault: 49
Burglary: 50
Motor Vehicle Theft: 45

2. Vermont

The scenery, the tranquility… what’s not to like in Vermont?

Rankings:

Murder: 48
Rape: 43
Robbery: 49
Assault: 47
Burglary: 38
Motor Vehicle Theft: 48

3. Maine

Maine is the safest place for residents who owns a car. It ranks lowest on the auto theft crimes.

Rankings:

Murder: 46
Rape: 39
Robbery: 44
Assault: 50
Burglary: 39
Motor Vehicle Theft: 50

4. New Hampshire

As New Hampshire is between Vermont and Maine, it is only natural that New Hampshire shares the same level of ranking.

Rankings:

Murder: 1
Rape: 45
Robbery: 1
Assault: 8
Burglary: 26
Motor Vehicle Theft: 6

5. Wyoming

Wyoming is known to be a state with low income and low economic growth, but it is commendable because it does not fall prey to crime.

Rankings:

Murder: 36
Rape: 41
Robbery: 48
Assault: 32
Burglary: 40
Motor Vehicle Theft: 46

6. South Dakota

It may be one of the safest states to live in, but this state ranks high on the list of states with the most number of rape cases.

Rankings:

Murder: 40
Rape: 4
Robbery: 46
Assault: 46
Burglary: 48
Motor Vehicle Theft: 47

7. Montana

Montana’s low crime rate may be due to Montana residents owning guns and firearms.

Rankings:

Murder: 44
Rape: 27
Robbery: 45
Assault: 26
Burglary: 46
Motor Vehicle Theft: 40

8. Iowa

This sate has been constantly on the list of the safest and most livable states in America.

Rankings:

Murder: 48
Rape: 34
Robbery: 42
Assault: 27
Burglary: 31
Motor Vehicle Theft: 44

9. Wisconsin

Wisconsin is another state that has consistently ranked low on crime rates.

Rankings:

Murder: 32
Rape: 46
Robbery: 33
Assault: 45
Burglary: 43
Motor Vehicle Theft: 37

10. West Virginia

West Virginia is know for its low crime rate and their affordable housing and land market.

Rankings:

Murder: 28
Rape: 49
Robbery: 40
Assault: 28
Burglary: 29
Motor Vehicle Theft: 41

11. Connecticut

Most New Yorkers think of settling down in this state to get away from the hassles of the Big Apple, even if it means a 1-hour commute.

Rankings:

Murder: 35
Rape: 47
Robbery: 22
Assault: 44
Burglary: 44
Motor Vehicle Theft: 29

12. Idaho

Another city known to be consistently on the list of the safest states to live in is Idaho.

Rankings:

Murder: 39
Rape: 13
Robbery: 46
Assault: 30
Burglary: 34
Motor Vehicle Theft: 42

Source: AOL Money and Finance

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