Lexington is getting top marks for safety according to SafeWise. We came in at number 3 on the list of “10 Safest and Most Dangerous Metro Cities.” Analysts review crime stats and population data, factoring in the number of violent and property crimes committed per capita.
Virginia Beach was deemed the safest city, followed by Honolulu. Anaheim and San Jose California came in behind Lexington in fourth and fifth place. Detroit, St. Louis, Memphis, Baltimore and Kansas City are the five most dangerous cities to live in according to SafeWise.