Calgary

Alberta's largest city, blending a rich frontier heritage with modern economic diversification and rapid urban growth.

67/100

Calgary Safety Score

Safe

Ranked #19 out of 56 communities

Police Reported Crime Data

Total Crimes (2024)

88,317

↓ 8.2%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

37.7%

Cases solved by police

33,335 Solved54,982 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

60%

Property

Violent

Other

Top 5 Reported Violations

Most frequent specific criminal code violations in 2024.

Historical Trend by Violation

No trend data available.

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Data: 2024

Safety Score2024

Rank #19 of 56 areas

CSI: 62.3 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↓ 14.3%

Violent↓ 10.0%

Non-Violent↓ 16.5%

CSI Trend

Calgary

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

57.2%CSI 76.5

Non-Violent

42.8%CSI 57.2

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

60.3%96,660

Violent Crime

21.9%35,058

Other Offences

17.9%28,706

Comparison

20% BELOW NATL AVG

Calgary

62.3

Alberta Avg

95.6

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

35.1%

Percentage of reported crimes cleared by charge or otherwise. Higher rates indicate better police case resolution.

Hate crime data shown for Alberta (provincial level)

Hate Crimes

2024

398↑7.6%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Alberta

Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)

Click on chart to view sub-categories for that year

By Motivation

Sub-categories based on national distribution

In 2024, Alberta recorded 398 police-reported hate crimes, an increase of 7.6% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (181 incidents, 45% of total), with Black being the most targeted group (66 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 74 (19%), led by Jewish (51).

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0066-01 — Police-reported hate crime

Homicide data shown for Canada (national level)

Homicides

2024

788↓1.0%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Canada

(1.91 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1961–2024)

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By Method

788 victims(-1.0%)

🔫Shooting

28636.3%

🔪Stabbing

25031.7%

👊Beating

13116.6%

📋Other methods used

445.6%

⛓️Strangulation

313.9%

❓Methods used unknown

293.7%

🔥Fire (burns or suffocation)

172.2%

Homicide rate:1.91 per 100,000

In 2024, Canada recorded 788 homicide victims, a decrease of 1.0% from 2023. The most common method was Shooting (286 victims, 36.3% of total), followed by Stabbing (250 victims, 31.7%). The homicide rate was 1.91 per 100,000 population.

Source: Statistics Canada, Homicide Survey — Tables 35-10-0068-01, 35-10-0069-01, 35-10-0071-01

Impaired Driving

2024

659↓12.0%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Calgary

(5.6 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (1998–2024)

Click on chart to view breakdown for that year

By Type

659 incidents(-12.0%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

45398.7%

🏥Causing bodily harm

61.3%

💀Causing death

00%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

166

Total Charged

165

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:5.6 per 100,000

In 2024, Calgary recorded 659 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 12.0% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (453 incidents, 98.7% of sub-types), followed by Causing bodily harm (6 incidents, 1.3%). The impaired driving rate was 5.6 per 100,000 population. A total of 166 persons were charged, including 165 adults and 1 youth.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

1,481,806

Population

$87,000

Median Income

12.3%

Unemployment

70.5%

Homeownership

👥 Population

Median Age

6.4%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$100,000

Median Household Income

$131,600

Average Household Income

8.6%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

69.3%

Participation Rate

60.8%

Employment Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

151,525

High School

312,050

Postsecondary

727,775

Bachelor's+

410,235

🏠 Housing

$528,500

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,416

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,802

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

567,960

Visible Minorities

460,875

Immigrants

48,625

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Calgary had a population of 1,481,806 (+6.4% change from 2016) with a median age of 38.0. The median after-tax household income was $87,000, and the unemployment rate was 12.3%. Homeownership rate was 70.5% with an average dwelling value of $528,500.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

45,673

Adults Charged

-10.1% YoY

2,056

Youth Charged

-8.4% YoY

4.3%

Youth Share

47,729

Total Charged

Adult rate: 1770.0 per 100,000

Youth rate: 884.5 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 45,673

Youth: 2,056

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

Dual-axis: each line has its own scale · Click to view year details

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+198.4%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-45.8%

In 2024, Calgary recorded 45,673 adults charged and 2,056 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 4.3% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -45.8%, while adult charges changed by +198.4%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🟠 HIGH

2024

9,491incidents

277.4 per 100,000 population

-63%

Since 1998

7.1%

Solved Rate

1998

Peak Year

6.0%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged359

👤 Adults: 320 (89%)🧑 Youth: 39 (11%)

+ 19 youth diverted (not charged)

Very low — most thefts go unsolved

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge522 (78%)

Cleared Otherwise149 (22%)

"Cleared otherwise" includes cases where charges cannot be laid (e.g., suspect deceased, diplomatic immunity, victim declines).

Unfounded Reports

661

5.8%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 19% above

This Location277.4

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (1998)

Calgary recorded 9,491 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (277.4 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 754 in 1998. Only 7.1% of cases are solved, making it one of the hardest crimes for police to clear.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177. Click chart to select year.

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Firearms & Weapons

2024

Incidents

1,843

▲ 2.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

54.0

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

1,76284.7%

Pointing a firearm

1467%

Discharge firearm

1125.4%

Firearms Act

281.3%

Unsafe storage

180.9%

Weapons trafficking

140.7%

💊

Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

1,412

▼ 7.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

79.3

Breakdown

Other drug trafficking

51252.8%

Cocaine trafficking

45747.2%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

🏠

Property Crime

2024

Incidents

96,660

▼ 10.9% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

2883.8

Breakdown

Theft under $5K

44,95955.2%

Mischief

13,11316.1%

Break & Enter

10,80813.3%

Motor vehicle theft

9,49111.6%

Theft over $5K

2,4643%

Arson

4380.5%

Shoplifting $5K+

2330.3%

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Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

35,058

▲ 2.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1034.2

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

14,43052.7%

Assault Level 2

7,18826.2%

Robbery

2,4589%

Sexual Assault L1

1,7216.3%

Criminal Harassment

1,1674.3%

Assault Level 3

2310.8%

Uttering Threats

1890.7%

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

12,597

▲ 0.9% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

378.0

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

75861.6%

Identity Theft

47238.4%

🔞

Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

2,682

▼ 9.9% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

51.2

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

1,72164.2%

Violations Against Children

57421.4%

Non-consensual Images

1796.7%

Sexual Assault L2

1224.5%

Voyeurism

823.1%

Sexual Assault L3

40.1%

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

10,808

▼ 20.4% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

330.8

Breakdown

Standard B&E

10,76099.7%

B&E to Steal Firearm

270.3%

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

2,071

▼ 8.8% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

79.3

Breakdown

Drug Violations

1,41268.2%

Impaired Driving

65931.8%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Calgary

Alberta, Canada

Population

1,608,342

Established

1894

Climate

Semi-Arid/Humid Continental

Key Industries

Energy, Financial Services, Technology, Logistics

Police Service

Calgary Police Service (CPS)

Police

About Calgary

Calgary is a major metropolitan area in the Canadian province of Alberta. The city's economy was historically built around the oil and gas industry, but it has rapidly diversified in recent years. It is known for its high standard of living and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.

Demographics & Economy

$105,000

Median Income

37.6 years

Median Age

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

70/100

Transit Score

Livability Score

89/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

121Very High

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

25.4°C

Jan Low

-7.3°C

Annual Rain

170 mm

Annual Snow

61 cm

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Calgary

Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

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Police Service

Official police website for Calgary

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Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

1,481,806

Population

$87,000

Median Income

12.3%

Unemployment

70.5%

Homeownership

👥 Population

Median Age

6.4%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$100,000

Median Household Income

$131,600

Average Household Income

8.6%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

69.3%

Participation Rate

60.8%

Employment Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

151,525

High School

312,050

Postsecondary

727,775

Bachelor's+

410,235

🏠 Housing

$528,500

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,416

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,802

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

567,960

Visible Minorities

460,875

Immigrants

48,625

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Calgary Safety Score

Police Reported Crime Data

88,317

37.7%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

Calgary

About Calgary

Demographics & Economy

Climate & Weather

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References & Sources

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Crime Breakdown

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences