Sharjah Tops Public Safety Charts in 2024

Residents Feel Safer Than Ever in Sharjah - Historic Trust in Public Safety

The Emirate of Sharjah has reached another milestone in public safety in 2024: according to a survey conducted by the local police and the statistical office, 99.7% of the population feels safe - the highest value ever recorded in the emirate. As one of the most populous member states of the United Arab Emirates, this reaffirms its position as one of the safest cities in the region.

Exceptional Sense of Safety in Almost Every Situation

The survey was conducted by the Sharjah Statistics and Community Development Department, which measured people's sense of safety in various life situations:

- 99.7% during daytime hours

- 99.3% at home and in public places at night

- 98.6% when walking alone at night

- 98.9% while driving or using public transport

These figures show that residents feel completely safe in virtually any situation, even in circumstances that often cause uncertainty in other countries.

High Trust in the Police

In addition to the sense of public safety, the survey highlighted another important aspect: the residents' trust in law enforcement. According to the data:

- 97% trust that the police can maintain public order and stability

- 96.7% trust in the operation and attitude of police stations

This high level of trust is not self-evident and is the result of significant organizational developments. The Sharjah police continuously improve their services, modernize their equipment, and increasingly emphasize dialogue with the population.

What Underlies These Excellent Results?

According to the police, the achievements are supported by the leadership of the emirate, strategic planning, and community involvement. In recent years, significant investments have been made in modernizing police infrastructure and digitizing public services.

Community policing, rapid response units, and traffic safety campaigns have all contributed to making residents feel enveloped by a real safety net in their everyday lives.

Sharjah as a Model to Follow

While the issue of public safety is becoming an increasingly serious challenge in other countries and regions, Sharjah presents a stable, well-functioning system to the world. The unprecedented level of safety and public trust reflects the UAE’s commitment to providing a predictable and calm environment for its citizens and residents in the long term.

Summary

In 2024, Sharjah proved that public safety is not just numbers but the result of strategic decisions, leadership support, and community involvement. The nearly 100% sense of safety and high police trust can be an inspiring example not only for the emirate's residents but for the entire region.

(Source: Press release from Department of Statistics and Community Development)