According to the latest data from the World Travel Index (WTI) reported by SunStar Philippines on July 11, Davao City is ranked second safest city in the Philippines with a safety score of 80.73 percent—just behind Dumaguete City, which topped the list with 81.36. Globally, Davao ranked 1,132nd out of 3,028 cities in safety perception.

WTI stated that the report is based on the perceptions of both Dabawenyos and visitors alike on the safety and security of the city.

Based on the study, in terms of safety during the day, the city earned a score of 89.12, while it earned a score of 83.96 for safety at night. The city also earned a score of 77.13 for being theft-free, 72.57 for being drug-free, and a score of 80.89 for being violence-free.