Poway was named to the SafeWise Top 20 Safest Cities in California list, ranking 12th in the state and the top city in San Diego County. SafeWise uses FBI crime statistics data to rank cities in each state and across the country, plus the results of their own proprietary State of Safety research study. The safest cities rankings are intended to highlight cities with low crime rates and ignite conversation and action around how to make all cities and communities safer. The SafeWise report noted that Poway is one of 6 cities in the top 20 to have a decline in both violent crime and property crime rates.