The city of El Paso has ranked as the safest city in America for the third year in a row.

The ranking is based off of crimes rates for U.S. cities with populations over 500,000. The study was completed by CQ Press, a independent research firm. The company has constantly ranked the city of El Paso among the top three safest cities since 1997.

“All El Pasoans should be proud of this recognition as it is truly a reflection of the El Paso community,” said Chief of Police Greg Allen.

Top 10 Safest Cities:
1. El Paso, TX
2. San Diego, CA
3. New York, NY
4. Austin, TX
5. San Jose, CA
6. Los Angeles, CA
7. Portland, OR
8. Charlotte, NC
9. Seattle, W A
10. San Antonio, TX