San Jose has claimed the top spot as the safest major city in the United States, according to a 2025 SmartAsset study analyzing 50 of the nation's largest cities. This ranking highlights the city's exceptional performance across multiple safety metrics, making it a standout choice for residents, businesses, and visitors. From low crime rates to minimal traffic fatalities, San Jose's commitment to safety enhances its appeal as a vibrant, thriving urban hub in the heart of Silicon Valley.
But the human rights group Jamaican for Justice has raised concerns about a corresponding significant and alarming increase in fatal police shootings in the same period.
It is unclear what the government hopes to achieve by publishing this data in this way, but the dangers are very clear.
South African police successfully rescued an American pastor, Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon last week, amidst a rising trend of kidnappings in the country.