New data from international company Numbeo.com has revealed Hobart is the third safest city in Australia, only behind Canberra and Adelaide.
The data shows Hobart has a low crime rate and a high safety index, “particularly when it comes to the risk of being attacked, robbed, or assaulted,” said property investment expert Michael Yardney.
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Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds says its reassuring to hear for residents and visitors to the Tassie capital.
“This report is a great reminder of what a safe place Hobart is compared to many other Australian and international cities,” Reynolds said.
“While there can be challenging issues at times, the data provides some reassurance and perspective”.
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| Rank | City | Safety Index | Crime Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canberra | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| 2 | Adelaide | 67.0 | 33.0 |
| 3 | Hobart | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| 4 | Sydney | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| 5 | Brisbane | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| 6 | Perth | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| 7 | Melbourne | 56.0 | 44.0 |
| 8 | Gold Coast | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| 10 | Wollongong | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| 11 | Townsville | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| 12 | Geelong | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| 13 | Toowoomba | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| 14 | Darwin | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| 15 | Cairns | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| 16 | Rockhampton | 32.0 | 68.0 |
| 17 | Alice Springs | 28.1 | 71.9 |
