Lifestyle
UAE — Living: Safety
The UAE topped the Numbeo Safety Index for 2026 with a score of 86.0 and a crime index of just 14 — the second consecutive year as the world's #1 safest country. Abu Dhabi ranked 2nd globally among cities (Safety Index 88.9), a title it has held for a decade running; Dubai ranked 6th globally (Safety Index 83.9). Dubai Police report the city's crime rate has dropped 15% since 2018, with an 86% case-solving rate. 'Walking alone at night' safety perception scores 83.88/100 nationally, reflecting strong public confidence in security infrastructure.
VerifiedPrivate source: Numbeo — not a government sourceNumbeo Safety Index / Dubai PoliceLast reviewed: 2026-07-18
Key facts
- UAE: #1 safest country globally on Numbeo's 2026 Safety Index (score 86.0, crime index 14).
- Abu Dhabi: #2 safest city globally (Safety Index 88.9), a decade-long title-holder.
- Dubai: #6 safest city globally (Safety Index 83.9); crime rate down 15% since 2018, 86% case-solving rate.
- 'Walking alone at night' safety perception: 83.88/100 nationally.