Which Southeast Asian cities feel safer? Numbeo's 2026 safety index for cities in Southeast Asia places Chiang Mai, Thailand, first for a second consecutive year, at 77.87, slightly ahead of Singapore's 77.53.
Among the 19 Southeast Asian cities listed, Phnom Penh is Cambodia's only entry, ranking 13th with a score of 49.39. Sihanoukville and Siem Reap do not appear in this ranking.
The top five cities are Chiang Mai, Singapore, Davao in the Philippines, Penang in Malaysia and Hanoi in Vietnam. Davao scores 71.44, Penang 70.76 and Hanoi 66.24.
Among other popular destinations, Bangkok ranks seventh with 61.76. Ho Chi Minh City ranks 11th at 49.64, just 0.25 points above Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh's crime index stands at 50.61. Numbeo's safety index is mainly based on users' perceptions and assessments; it is not an official crime statistic and does not fully represent actual security conditions in a city.
The ranking offers a reference point for understanding public perceptions of urban safety. Residents and visitors should also consider local conditions, official information and differences between specific areas when assessing safety.
