Community Safety in Calgary: Where to Live and Where to Avoid

If you’re eyeing Calgary as your next home or simply want to understand your current community’s safety level, this is the blog post for you. Leveraging the most recent data, we’ll guide you through the safest and riskiest neighborhoods in Calgary.

Top 5 Safest Neighborhoods

1. Hamptons (Northwest) – Ranked 1st with a crime rate of 11.4.
2. Cougar Ridge (West) – Holds the 2nd position with a crime rate of 14.0.
3. Parkland (South) – Situated in the South, it’s 3rd with a crime rate of 18.6.
4. Evergreen (South) – Ranked 4th, this community has a crime rate of 20.1.
5. Strathcona Park (West) – Closes the top 5 with a crime rate of 20.1.

Neighborhoods with Highest Incidence of Crime

1. Beltline – Tops the list with 49,727 event counts.
2. Downtown Commercial Core – Second with 38,919 event counts.
3. Forest Lawn – Holds 16,152 event counts.
4. Downtown East Village – 13,067 event counts.
5. Albert Park/Radisson Heights – 9,818 event counts.

Most Improved Neighborhoods in Safety

1. Diamond Cove (South) – Rank increased by 45.
2. Maple Ridge (South) – Another big jumper with a 45-rank increase.
3. Currie Barracks (West) – Improved by 33 ranks.
4. Rideau Park (Centre) – Up by 32 ranks.
5. Rosemont (Centre) – Also up by 32 ranks.

Neighborhoods with Most Decline in Safety Rank

1. University of Calgary (Northwest) – The biggest drop in safety rank, declining by 64 places.
2. Carrington (North) – Not far behind, this community fell by 61 ranks.
3. Cambrian Heights (Centre) – Dropped by 34 ranks, raising concerns for residents.
4. Britannia (Centre) – A decline of 31 ranks places it on this list.
5. Shawnee Slopes (South) – Rounded out the top 5 with a 30-rank decline.

These neighborhoods have seen a significant decline in their safety rankings over the past year, making them areas to potentially avoid or exercise caution in and warrant further investigation.

Conclusion

Calgary offers a range of options for all safety-conscious folks. Whether you’re looking for the safest communities or interested in areas that have shown significant improvement, this data-driven guide has got you covered.