The 15 safest cities in the world

Most people in the world live in cities, so safety is a priority for picking which one to live in.According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, which compiled a report on city safety, around 82% of people in North America live in cities.The EIU measure cities against 40 indicators split across four themesdigital security, health security, infrastructure safety and personal safetyto get a final score out of 100.Out of 50 surveyed, 15 came out on top, with Asia dominating the top three.Here they are:15. Barcelona ' 75.16: Three years ago the Barcelona city council decided to increase the police presence on the streets and in the subway. The strategy has yielded results, with crime falling by 32%.14. Montreal ' 75.6: The Canadian city ranks fourth in the world for its business environment and eighth for food security, according to the EIU, making it one of the safest places in the world to live.13. Taipei ' 76.51: Taipei might come 13th for overall safety but ranks as high as fourth in the world for the personal safety of its citizens.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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