Fear of crime is a persistent social issue and, as such, has been extensively studied. Many previous studies on this topic have focused on predictors of fear of crime, and collective efficacy theory is one of the most important models to explain fear of crime and crime victimization in terms of socio-ecological explanations. Previous studies have examined the effects of collective efficacy by empirical research, but there are some limitations. Previous studies focused on Western societies, and especially America, Canada and Europe. It is therefore of interest and importance to examine whether collective efficacy is applicable in Chinese society. Moreover, there have been scant studies on the relationship between collective efficacy and the perception of public safety in China. To fill the gap, this study uses data from the2016 Survey of the China Family Panel Studies to examine the effect of collective efficacy on perceptions of public safety. The results of multinomial logistic regression suggest that a high level of collective efficacy could predict a high level of perception of public safety. The results are consistent with previous studies and reveal the generalization of collective efficacy in Chinese society. Keywords: Collective efficacy, perception of public safety, fear of crime, social disorganization