New York, New Jersey top list of safest states to retire [Video]

Violent crime against seniors in the United States has surged by 331% over the last decade, prompting those looking to retire to consider safety a top priority, according to Seniorly’s analysis of FBI data.

The study examined seven key safety categories including public safety, healthcare, falls, road safety, money lost to scams, violent crimes and property crimes.

According to Arthur Bretschneider, CEO and co-founder of Seniorly, the research was based on a comprehensive evaluation of FBI data and other federal statistics from 2023 to identify the safest states for older adults to spend their golden years.

The study also included public services that keep people safe, such as police officers and robust hospitals. In the United States, there are almost 65,000 police and sheriff’s patrol officers. Additionally, for every 1,000 seniors enrolled in Medicare, there are an average of 15.4 hospital beds.

Seniorly’s report indicates a notable shift in retirement planning, as older adults prioritize security …