Nearly half of the country worries about crime and safety every single day. But if you call one of the cities on this list home, chances are your daily concern is lower than most.

Right now it’s especially important to celebrate the positive. If your general anxiety has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic (mine has), we hope knowing that you live in a safe city brings some comfort.

Plus, we’ve highlighted positive pandemic stories from our top five safest cities for an extra dose of good news.