City · Alberta
Alberta's largest city, blending a rich frontier heritage with modern economic diversification and rapid urban growth.
Updated Data year 2025Source: Statistics Canada, police-reported crimeFrançais
Police service reporting these figures: Calgary, Alberta, municipal
Police-reported incidents
84,220
+8.5% vs previous year
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0183-01, 2025
How to read thisCrime Severity Index, Canada
75.0
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01, 2025
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Alberta, Canada
Population
1,306,784
Established
1894
Climate
Semi-Arid/Humid Continental
Key Industries
Energy, Financial Services, Technology, Logistics
Police Service
Calgary Police Service (CPS)
14 locations
Wikipedia
General information about Calgary
Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.
All violations: Criminal Code, traffic and other federal laws.
| Year | Incidents |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,636 |
| 2011 | 55,168 |
| 2012 | 53,461 |
| 2013 | 53,591 |
| 2014 | 54,572 |
| 2015 | 68,521 |
| 2016 | 72,505 |
| 2017 | 75,473 |
| 2018 | 85,152 |
| 2019 | 93,690 |
| 2020 | 79,307 |
| 2021 | 77,386 |
| 2022 | 85,454 |
| 2023 | 85,207 |
| 2024 | 77,631 |
| 2025 | 84,220 |
| Offence | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting $5,000 or under | 13,248 |
| Fail to comply with order | 9,036 |
| Theft $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle | 7,943 |
| Assault, level 1 | 7,123 |
| Theft $5,000 or under | 7,007 |
| Fraud | 6,541 |
| Breaking and entering | 5,317 |
| Mischief | 4,689 |
| Assault, level 2, weapon or bodily harm | 3,634 |
| Fail to appear | 2,239 |
Share of Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic.
| Type | Incidents | % |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime | 51,421 | 62.8 |
| Violent crime | 16,882 | 20.6 |
Police-reported incidents per year.
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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.
$105,000
Median Income
37.6 years
Median Age
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
70/100
Transit Score
Annual historical averages
| Other Criminal Code | 13,626 | 16.6 |
|---|
| Year | Shoplifting $5,000 or under | Fail to comply with order | Theft $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle | Assault, level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,947 | 2,420 | 9,452 | 3,800 |
| 2011 | 3,818 | 2,486 | 9,556 | 3,729 |
| 2012 | 3,413 | 2,430 | 9,690 | 3,498 |
| 2013 | 3,140 | 2,430 | 9,272 | 3,431 |
| 2014 | 3,715 | 2,507 | 8,891 | 4,176 |
| 2015 | 4,397 | 1,689 | 13,990 | 4,208 |
| 2016 | 4,642 | 2,591 | 15,044 | 4,788 |
| 2017 | 4,611 | 3,351 | 14,375 | 5,234 |
| 2018 | 6,045 | 5,944 | 14,451 | 5,948 |
| 2019 | 7,292 | 8,290 | 16,845 | 6,238 |
| 2020 | 5,236 | 7,485 | 14,022 | 5,223 |
| 2021 | 5,508 | 10,002 | 11,337 | 5,481 |
| 2022 | 6,712 | 10,244 | 13,456 | 5,543 |
| 2023 | 6,955 | 10,067 | 10,171 | 6,376 |
| 2024 | 8,457 | 8,341 | 7,244 | 6,812 |
| 2025 | 13,248 | 9,036 | 7,943 | 7,123 |
Percentage of reports deemed baseless or false. Lower rates indicate more reliable reporting and thorough follow-up.
Balance between formal charges and diversionary programs for youth offenders.
Impaired driving incidents in Calgary
(6.7 per 100,000)Impaired driving trend (2010–2025)
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By Type
78
Total Charged
77
Adults Charged
1
Youth Charged
In 2025, police in Calgary reported 108 impaired driving incidents. That is 24.1% more than in 2024. The most common type was Impaired by alcohol (71 incidents). The rate was 6.7 per 100,000 people. 78 people were charged: 77 adults and 1 youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
$98,000
Median Income
12.5%
Unemployment
38
Median Age
5.5%
Growth (2016–2021)
9.0%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
$98,000
Median Household Income
60.5%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
$456,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,404
Avg. Monthly Rent
The median after-tax household income was $98,000, and the unemployment rate was 12.5%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021. How we use this data
23,279
Adults Charged
+5.1% YoY1,140
Youth Charged
+18.1% YoY4.7%
Youth Share
24,419
Total Charged
Adult rate: 1809.5 per 100,000
Youth rate: 1019.3 per 100,000
2025
Adults: 23,279
Youth: 1,140
Dual-axis: each line has its own scale · Click to view year details
Adult Δ (2010–2025)
+53.6%
Youth Δ (2010–2025)
-40.1%
In 2025, police in Calgary charged 23,279 adults and 1,140 youth. Youth were 4.7% of the people charged. Since 2010, charges against youth changed by -40.1% and charges against adults by +53.6%.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Incidents
837
▼ 4.9% vs 2024
Rate per 100K
51.9
Breakdown
Related items are counted by Statistics Canada under violent crime or federal statutes, not in the weapons total.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Incidents
51,421
▲ 12.8% vs 2024
Rate per 100K
3188.2
Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Incidents
16,882
▲ 2.4% vs 2024
Rate per 100K
1046.7
Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Incidents
7,021
▲ 7.3% vs 2024
Rate per 100K
435.3
Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences
Total Incidents
1,211
▼ 8.5% vs 2024
SA L1 Rate / 100K
75.1
Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Incidents
5,341
▲ 1.7% vs 2024
Rate per 100K
331.2
Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
Total Incidents
108
▲ 24.1% vs 2024
Drug Rate / 100K
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Breakdown
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. How we use this data
