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Best Cities for Law Enforcement (2026)
Best cities for detectives and investigators — livability, homeownership, and safety.
Minimum population: 30,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | LehiUT | 77,110 | 85 | $117,243 |
| 🥈 | CarmelIN | 99,453 | 84 | $132,859 |
| 🥉 | FishersIN | 99,041 | 84 | $126,548 |
| 4 | PlymouthMN | 79,918 | 84 | $130,131 |
| 5 | 78,118 | 84 | $119,822 | |
| 6 | OlatheKS | 142,114 | 83 | $108,077 |
| 7 | MeridianID | 119,872 | 83 | $93,296 |
| 8 | 107,702 | 83 | $124,617 | |
| 9 | 101,514 | 83 | $148,227 | |
| 10 | O'FallonMO | 91,825 | 83 | $104,863 |
| 11 | LivoniaMI | 94,928 | 82 | $92,458 |
| 12 | TroyMI | 87,170 | 82 | $115,639 |
| 13 | 110,077 | 81 | $132,247 | |
| 14 | 82,230 | 81 | $153,882 | |
| 15 | 79,108 | 81 | $73,415 | |
| 16 | CaryNC | 174,880 | 80 | $125,317 |
| 17 | 120,848 | 80 | $83,973 | |
| 18 | 101,728 | 80 | $103,447 | |
| 19 | SandyUT | 95,635 | 80 | $108,165 |
| 20 | EdmondOK | 94,503 | 80 | $96,389 |
| 21 | 90,945 | 80 | $115,167 | |
| 22 | 78,788 | 80 | $73,119 | |
| 23 | 240,537 | 79 | $104,197 | |
| 24 | 118,402 | 79 | $142,384 | |
| 25 | 114,237 | 79 | $82,547 |
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About This Ranking
Best cities for detectives and investigators — livability, homeownership, and safety.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 30,000.