Numbeo Safety Index UAE vs US 2026

Summary

The visual measures Safety Index and Crime Index for UAE and US from Numbeo 2026 data. UAE has a Safety Index of 86 and Crime Rank of 150, the safest. US scores 50.8 on Safety Index and rank 58. This shows large gaps in crime perception between the two countries.

Key findings

  • UAE Safety Index is 86.
  • US Safety Index is 50.8.
  • UAE Crime Index is 14.
  • US Crime Index is 49.2.
  • UAE crime rank 150, US 58.

Metrics Framework

  • Safety Index is 0-100 scale, higher means safer.
  • Crime Index is 0-100 scale, lower means less crime.
  • Crime rank 1 is most dangerous, 150 is safest among 150 countries.
  • Data from Numbeo 2026 user surveys on crime and safety.

Tags

#SafetyIndex#CrimeIndex#Numbeo#2026#UAE#USA

Source

numbeo.com
Source Authority95
Correctness100

Table View

CountryCrime RankCrime IndexSafety Index
United Arab Emirates1501486
United States5849.250.8

Analysis

UAE Tops Safety Rankings
UAE holds crime rank 150, the highest safety position among 150 countries. Its Safety Index reaches 86, while Crime Index stays at 14. These scores reflect very low crime perception from user surveys. In contrast, US has crime rank 58, Safety Index 50.8, and Crime Index 49.2. UAE's position shows it as the safest nation in the data.
Crime Index Comparison
UAE Crime Index is 14, much lower than US at 49.2. Safety Index for UAE is 86 versus 50.8 for US. Crime rank places UAE at 150 and US at 58. Lower Crime Index means better safety walking day and night per Numbeo surveys. The gap of 35.2 points in Crime Index highlights UAE's edge.
Safety Index Breakdown
Safety Index measures 86 for UAE and 50.8 for US on a 0-100 scale. UAE crime rank 150 confirms top safety. US rank 58 and Crime Index 49.2 show moderate safety. UAE's 86 score is 35.2 points above US. Higher Safety Index indicates stronger public trust in low crime rates.
Rank Differences Highlighted
UAE crime rank 150 means safest, opposite of US rank 58. Safety Index 86 for UAE dwarfs US 50.8. Crime Index 14 in UAE contrasts 49.2 in US. Among 150 countries, UAE leads fully. Ranks come from Numbeo user data on crime and safety perceptions.

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FAQ

Safety Index is a 0-100 score from Numbeo. Higher values mean safer places based on user views. It covers safety walking day and night, crime levels, and police trust. UAE scores 86, US 50.8 in 2026 data.

High Safety Index like UAE's 86 shows low crime perception. It means users feel very safe. Low score like US 50.8 points to higher crime worries. Scores come from surveys on daily safety and crime rates.

Data covers Numbeo rankings for 2026. It includes UAE and US among 150 countries. Ranks and indexes reflect user surveys at that time. No past years or forecasts are in the visual.

Crime Rank uses Numbeo user surveys on crime index and safety. Rank 1 is most dangerous, 150 safest. UAE at 150, US at 58. The source does not give more on weighting or exact method.