MARYVILLE, Mo. – Maryville, the home to Northwest Missouri State University, is one of the “Safest College Towns in America” for the third consecutive year, according to a recent report released by SafeWise, an online resource for home security and safety information.

Maryville rose to No. 22 on this year’s list, up from 28 last year and 32 before that. Also for the third consecutive year, it is the only Missouri college town to appear on the list.

In highlighting Maryville, Safewise praises the city for its innovative approach toward keeping crime rates low, noting the city reported fewer than 30 violent crimes in 2015.

SafeWise combined data from recent FBI statistics and identified safety-related programs and initiatives in college cities across the country to compose its list. Click here to view the entire list.