When deciding to move, whether across an ocean or just to a neighboring town, safety, and crime rates play a large role in the decision-making process. As a state, Hawaii has lower violent crime rates than the national median, but higher property crime rates than the rest of the country. Neighborhood Scout‘s data shows that these 10 cities are the safest places in Hawaii. We think that makes them the safest places to live in Hawaii.

Of course, this isn’t to say that other cities are not safe, just that, based on crime statistics, these are the safest places in Hawaii. Did your town make this list? Let us know in the comments. Now that we’ve seen the safest places to live in Hawaii, let’s check out the most charming small towns in Hawaii.

1) Makaweli, Kauai
Kaumakani, HI, USA
Dave Seidman/Flickr
Though sources say that Makaweli is the safest place to live in Hawaii, it is no longer known by that name, but instead by Kaumakai, a small town with a population of approximately 600 located on the southern shore of Kauai. If you like this sweet town, enjoy the rest of the island on this hidden road trip on Kauai.
2) Kalaupapa, Molokai
Kalaupapa, HI 96742, USA
Eric Tessmer/Flickr
This small fishing village is the site of a former leper colony and is situated at the base of some of the world’s highest sea cliffs. Perhaps size is a major factor in safety ratings – at the time of the 2000 census, there were only 122 residents. It's certainly one of the safest places in Hawaii.

Take a look at the National Historic Park at Kalaupapa:

3) Schofield Barracks, Oahu
Schofield Barracks, HI 96857, USA
U.S. Pacific Command/Flickr
The safety rating has got to be due to the fact that Schofield is a military installation. Access to the base is obviously restricted, and the only crimes are committed by those with a military ID, or who have been sponsored on base by a military ID holder. Check out what Schofield Barracks looked like in the 1930s.
4) Hanalei, Kauai
Hanalei, HI, USA
Ik T/Flickr
Hanalei is home to a mere 450 residents and means "lei making" or "crescent bay" in Hawaiian. It’s hard to imagine much crime could occur in such a picturesque setting. Find out why Hanalei, Kauai is the most Hawaiian town ever.

Take a look at the stunning scenery of Hanalei:

5) Kilauea, Kauai
Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
Robin J Phillips/Flickr
Once nicknamed the "Guava Capitol of the World," Kilauea is home to just over 2,200 residents, and comprises a mere 1.5 square miles of land. Read about this great restaurant in Kilauea, Kauai.
6) Laupahoehoe, Big Island
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764, USA
Jen/Flickr
Meaning "lava tip," the name refers to the angular cape or lava tip formed by ancient slow lava flows, which created the cape on which the village of less than 600 residents now sits. Check out this cool museum in Laupahoehoe.
7) Haleiwa, Oahu
Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Maine Peg/TripAdvisor
A surfing mecca in the winter, and a sleepy tourism town during the summer, Haleiwa is home to approximately 4,000 residents and is full of small boutiques, restaurants, shave ice establishments, and surf shops. Check out some small-town getaways in Haleiwa.

Take a closer look at Haleiwa:

8) Mililani Town, Oahu
Mililani, HI 96789, USA
Harlan Sheppard/Flickr
The first homes in Mililani went on sale in 1968, and the city is now home to approximately 48,000 residents. In 1986, Mililani was named an All-American city, the first in the state to receive such a distinction. Read more about Mililani.
9) Paauilo, Big Island
Paauilo, HI 96776, USA
Tandy Penn/Flickr
Encompassing just 1.2 square miles on the Big Island is this small town with less than 600 residents and a median age of 37 years. Check out more about the big island.
10) Kapolei, Oahu
Kapolei, HI, USA
Travis.Thurston/Wikipedia
Finishing up the list of the safest places to live in Hawaii is Kapolei, Oahu. Hawaii officials have dubbed Kapolei the "second urban center" of Oahu, and much of the growth planned for Oahu’s future population is projected for the Kapolei area. The current population for the city is approximately 15,000. Check out this Oahu road trip for more of this pretty island.

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