Safety-First Retirement Planning
Highest Safety Scores in This Directory
This list is generated from the directory's comparable national safety index. It is an informational starting point, not a guarantee of personal safety or a substitute for current government advisories.
How we think about “safe”
When retirees talk about safety, they usually mean more than just low crime rates. For international retirement, we consider:
- Overall public safety and violent crime levels in typical expat/retiree areas
- Political and institutional stability over time
- Access to reliable healthcare and emergency services
- Infrastructure quality (transport, utilities, communications)
- Predictable legal environment and respect for property rights
Important: No country is risk-free, and safety can vary widely between neighborhoods and regions. Always review the latest government advisories, talk to on-the-ground residents, and, if needed, consult professional advisers before making relocation decisions.
Singapore
100/100 SafetySafety index 100/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.001 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Japan
99.6/100 SafetySafety index 99.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.002 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Indonesia
99.5/100 SafetySafety index 99.5/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.003 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
South Korea
99.1/100 SafetySafety index 99.1/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.005 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Italy
98.9/100 SafetySafety index 98.9/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.006 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Switzerland
98.8/100 SafetySafety index 98.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.006 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Croatia
98.7/100 SafetySafety index 98.7/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Ireland
98.7/100 SafetySafety index 98.7/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Hungary
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Netherlands
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Norway
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Portugal
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Spain
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
United Arab Emirates
98.6/100 SafetySafety index 98.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Czechia
98.5/100 SafetySafety index 98.5/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.008 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Malaysia
98.5/100 SafetySafety index 98.5/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.007 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Cyprus
98.4/100 SafetySafety index 98.4/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.008 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Poland
98.4/100 SafetySafety index 98.4/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.008 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Australia
98.3/100 SafetySafety index 98.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.009 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Denmark
98.3/100 SafetySafety index 98.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.008 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Greece
98.3/100 SafetySafety index 98.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.008 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Austria
98.2/100 SafetySafety index 98.2/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.009 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Germany
98.2/100 SafetySafety index 98.2/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.009 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Finland
98/100 SafetySafety index 98/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.010 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Belgium
97.8/100 SafetySafety index 97.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.011 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Bulgaria
97.8/100 SafetySafety index 97.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.011 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Romania
97.7/100 SafetySafety index 97.7/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.011 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
United Kingdom
97.7/100 SafetySafety index 97.7/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.011 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Sweden
97.6/100 SafetySafety index 97.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.011 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Iceland
97.3/100 SafetySafety index 97.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.013 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
France
97.2/100 SafetySafety index 97.2/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.013 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
New Zealand
97/100 SafetySafety index 97/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.015 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Luxembourg
96.8/100 SafetySafety index 96.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.015 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Israel
96.6/100 SafetySafety index 96.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.016 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Morocco
96.4/100 SafetySafety index 96.4/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.017 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Canada
95.8/100 SafetySafety index 95.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.020 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Vietnam
95.8/100 SafetySafety index 95.8/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.020 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
India
94/100 SafetySafety index 94/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.028 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Turkey
93.1/100 SafetySafety index 93.1/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.032 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Philippines
90.6/100 SafetySafety index 90.6/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.043 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Argentina
90.3/100 SafetySafety index 90.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.045 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Thailand
89.2/100 SafetySafety index 89.2/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.050 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
United States
87.5/100 SafetySafety index 87.5/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.058 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Chile
86.2/100 SafetySafety index 86.2/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.063 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
El Salvador
82.9/100 SafetySafety index 82.9/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.079 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Peru
81.3/100 SafetySafety index 81.3/100; latest comparable national intentional-homicide rate 0.086 per 1,000. City and neighborhood conditions can differ.
Use this as a starting point, not a verdict
Safety is personal and contextual. A destination that feels perfect for one retiree may feel uncomfortable for another based on language, culture, health needs, support networks, or budget.
Before committing, visit for an extended stay, speak with local residents and expats, understand visa/healthcare requirements, and consider your long-term medical and logistical needs.
This page is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on as professional security assessment, investment advice, or legal/immigration guidance.