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WalletHub ranks America’s safest cities; here’s where Los Angeles ranks

WalletHub’s new safety ranking spotlights stark contrasts from Overland Park’s top spot to Baltimore’s low ranking.

By · Published October 19, 2026  23:39 UTC · Updated October 20, 2026  00:27 UTC

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The release timed with the end‑of‑year safety reviews that many municipalities track, putting city safety front‑and‑center for policymakers and residents alike. The ranking compares a range of safety metrics, according to the report’s summary. The Kansas City Star highlighted Overland Park as one of the nation’s safest communities, while Business Insider compiled a top‑ten list of the safest cities.

WBFF reported that Baltimore fell to the third‑least‑safe spot in the 2026 ranking, and WAVY.com noted that a city in the Hampton Roads region secured the sixth‑safest position. These stories illustrate the spread of results from the same WalletHub report, each outlet emphasizing a different city. KTLA focused on Los Angeles, detailing where the city lands within the broader safety hierarchy released by WalletHub.

The mixed outcomes underscore regional disparities, with some metros climbing the safety ladder while others descend. Stakeholders may use the ranking to benchmark local initiatives, and observers can watch for the next annual assessment that will reshape city‑level safety narratives.

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What criteria does WalletHub use to rank city safety?

The coverage does not specify the criteria or weighting used in WalletHub’s safety ranking.

Which cities were mentioned as notably safe or unsafe?

Overland Park was cited as one of the safest cities, Hampton Roads ranked sixth safest, and Baltimore was identified as the third‑least‑safe city in the 2026 list.

Where can readers find the complete list of rankings?

The full WalletHub ranking is referenced by outlets such as KTLA and can be accessed through WalletHub’s published report.

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