Africa, like any other continent, has cities with varying levels of safety. Tunis and Cairo have been recognised as cities with high safety indexes.
Whether it’s a bustling metropolis like New York or a quieter urban area like Kigali, the things that make a city feel safe are pretty much the same everywhere. A safe city is one where people can move about freely, day or night, without the fear of becoming victims of crime or violence.
For a city to be considered safe, it must encompass various elements such as low crime rates, effective law enforcement, reliable infrastructure, and trust in authorities.
Africa, like any other continent, has cities with varying levels of safety. Some cities on the continent still face huge safety issues. For instance, in mid-2024, South Africa topped the charts with the highest crime index on the continent, scoring 74.8. Shockingly, six out of the top ten cities with the highest crime rates are in South Africa.
Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation, follows with a crime index of 66.7, and Angola isn’t far behind with a score of 66.1.
On the flip side, some cities have made impressive progress in creating secure environments despite facing similar challenges.
For example, Tunis and Cairo have been recognised as cities with high safety indexes. According to a report by Numbeo, both cities have an index of 51.9 and 49.3 respectively.
Below are the 5 safest cities in Africa mid 2024:
| Rank | Cities | Safety index mid 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Tunis, Tunisia |
51.9 |
|
2 |
Cairo, Egypt |
49.3 |
|
3 |
Algiers, Algeria |
48.4 |
|
4 |
Casablanca, Morocco |
44.6 |
|
5 |
Nairobi, Kenya |
40.5 |
