Top 10 Safest Cities

1. Mission Viejo, Calif.
2006 Ranking: 3

2. Clarkstown, N.Y.
2006 Ranking: n/a

3. Brick Township, N.J.
2006 Ranking: 1

4. Amherst, N.Y.
2006 Ranking: 2

5. Sugar Land, Tex.
2006 Ranking: n/a

6. Colonie, N.Y.
2006 Ranking: 6

7. Thousand Oaks, Calif.
2006 Ranking: 11

8. Newton, Mass.
2006 Ranking: 4

9. Toms River Township, N.J.
2006 Ranking: 14

10. Lake Forest, Calif.
2006 Ranking: 15

Source: CQ Press