Cochrane

Crime data for Cochrane, Alberta.

Cochrane Safety Score

Below Average

Police Reported Crime Data

Total Crimes (2024)

1,555

↓ 7.3%

Historical Trend (2010 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

39.1%

Cases solved by police

608 Solved947 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

56%

Property

Other

Violent

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 Score and CSI data are not available for this police service jurisdiction. Please refer to the crime breakdown below.

Crime Breakdown

2024

Property Crime

54.2%2,217

Violent Crime

24.1%987

Other Offences

21.6%884

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)

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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

185↓22.6%vs 2023

Impaired driving incidents in Cochrane

(399.2 per 100k)

Impaired Driving Trend (2010–2024)

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By Type

185 incidents(-22.6%)

🍺Impaired by alcohol

142100%

🩸Failure to provide blood sample

00%

💀Causing death

00%

🏥Causing bodily harm

00%

💨Failure to provide breath sample

00%

Total Charged

Adults Charged

Youth Charged

Impaired driving rate:399.2 per 100,000

In 2024, Cochrane recorded 185 impaired driving incidents, a decrease of 22.6% from 2023. The most common offence type was Impaired by alcohol (142 incidents, 100% of sub-types), followed by Failure to provide blood sample (0 incidents, 0%). The impaired driving rate was 399.2 per 100,000 population. A total of 21 persons were charged, including 20 adults and 1 youth.

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

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

77,963

Population

$70,000

Median Income

9.2%

Unemployment

69.2%

Homeownership

👥 Population

43.6

Median Age

-2.2%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$78,500

Median Household Income

$96,300

Average Household Income

12.6%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

58.9%

Participation Rate

53.5%

Employment Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

15,325

High School

18,195

Postsecondary

30,130

Bachelor's+

7,190

🏠 Housing

$224,400

Avg. Dwelling Value

$870

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,112

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

2,640

Visible Minorities

2,250

Immigrants

14,550

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Cochrane, District (DIS) had a population of 77,963 (-2.2% change from 2016) with a median age of 43.6. The median after-tax household income was $70,000, and the unemployment rate was 9.2%. Homeownership rate was 69.2% with an average dwelling value of $224,400.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

907

Adults Charged

-14.8% YoY

Youth Charged

+45.2% YoY

6.3%

Youth Share

968

Total Charged

Adult rate: 1343.7 per 100,000

Youth rate: 585.6 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 907

Youth: 61

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (2010–2024)

+46.1%

Youth Δ (2010–2024)

-4.7%

In 2024, Cochrane recorded 907 adults charged and 61 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 6.3% of all persons charged. Since 2010, youth charges have changed by -4.7%, while adult charges changed by +46.1%.

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

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🟡 AVERAGE

2024

86incidents

199.6 per 100,000 population

-13%

Since 2010

11.6%

Solved Rate

2017

Peak Year

—

CSI Impact

Persons Charged3

👤 Adults: 3 (100%)🧑 Youth: 0 (0%)

Low solve rate for this crime type

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge6 (60%)

Cleared Otherwise4 (40%)

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

Unfounded Reports

16.7%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▼ 14% below

This Location199.6

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2017)

Cochrane recorded 86 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (199.6 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 342.7 in 2017. Only 11.6% 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

▲ 92.6% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

86.5

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

4363.2%

Firearms Act

913.2%

Pointing a firearm

811.8%

Unsafe storage

45.9%

Discharge firearm

34.4%

Weapons trafficking

11.5%

🏠

Property Crime

2024

Incidents

2,217

▲ 2.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

3682.5

Breakdown

Mischief

1,09759.7%

Theft under $5K

44624.3%

Break & Enter

1528.3%

Motor vehicle theft

864.7%

Theft over $5K

402.2%

Arson

170.9%

Shoplifting $5K+

00%

🔪

Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

987

▼ 0.2% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1679.9

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

35954.4%

Assault Level 2

15723.8%

Criminal Harassment

568.5%

Sexual Assault L1

527.9%

Assault Level 3

142.1%

Uttering Threats

121.8%

Robbery

101.5%

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

287

▲ 0.7% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

269.4

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

1856.3%

Identity Theft

1443.8%

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Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

▼ 25.0% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

288.1

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

5266.7%

Violations Against Children

1519.2%

Non-consensual Images

1012.8%

Voyeurism

11.3%

Sexual Assault L2

00%

Sexual Assault L3

00%

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

152

▼ 16.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

229.5

Breakdown

Standard B&E

152100%

B&E to Steal Firearm

00%

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

185

▼ 22.6% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

—

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

185100%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Cochrane

Alberta, Canada

Population

32,199

Wikipedia

About Cochrane

Cochrane is a town in the Calgary Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. The town is located 18 km (11 mi) west of the Calgary city limits along Highway 1A. Cochrane is one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, and with a population of 32,199 in 2021, it is one of the largest towns in Alberta. It is part of Calgary's census metropolitan area and a member community of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB). The town is surrounded by Rocky View County.

Livability Score

A+

97/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

105Average

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

25.3°C

Jan Low

-7.6°C

Annual Rain

182 mm

Annual Snow

63 cm

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Nearby Areas

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Cochrane

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Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

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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

77,963

Population

$70,000

Median Income

9.2%

Unemployment

69.2%

Homeownership

👥 Population

43.6

Median Age

-2.2%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$78,500

Median Household Income

$96,300

Average Household Income

12.6%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

58.9%

Participation Rate

53.5%

Employment Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

15,325

High School

18,195

Postsecondary

30,130

Bachelor's+

7,190

🏠 Housing

$224,400

Avg. Dwelling Value

$870

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,112

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

2,640

Visible Minorities

2,250

Immigrants

14,550

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Cochrane Safety Score

Police Reported Crime Data

1,555

39.1%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Crime Breakdown

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

Cochrane

About Cochrane

Climate & Weather

📰 Latest Crime News

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Community Safety Alert: Firearms and Ammunition Seized After Impaired Driving Arrest in Fort McMurray

Community Safety Alert: Arrest After Break-In at Westlock Business Near 108 Avenue and 101 Street

Nearby Areas

Ghost Lake

Rocky View County

Stoney 142, 143, 144

Stoney 142B

Calgary

Waiparous

Bighorn No. 8

Calgary

Airdrie

References & Sources

Crime & Safety Overview

Crime Breakdown

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Impaired Driving

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

📰 Latest Crime News

Community Alert: Alberta RCMP Warn of Spring Paving and Gold Distraction Scams

Community Safety Alert: Armed Robbery at Fort McMurray Liquor Store, Suspect in Custody

Community Safety Alert: Aggravated Assault Charges Following Lake Street Attack in Red Deer County

Alberta RCMP Community Safety Alert: Rising AI-Powered Scams Targeting Albertans

Community Safety Alert: Firearms and Ammunition Seized After Impaired Driving Arrest in Fort McMurray

Community Safety Alert: Arrest After Break-In at Westlock Business Near 108 Avenue and 101 Street