Edmonton

Crime statistics and police areas for Edmonton, Alberta.

25/100

Edmonton Safety Score

Below Average

Ranked #42 out of 56 communities

Police Reported Crime Data

Total Crimes (2024)

121,918

↓ 1.1%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

38.5%

Cases solved by police

46,878 Solved75,040 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

57%

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 Score2024

Rank #42 of 56 areas

CSI: 101.1 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↓ 5.2%

Violent↓ 9.7%

Non-Violent↓ 3.1%

CSI Trend

Edmonton

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

52.0%CSI 107.5

Non-Violent

48.0%CSI 99.4

Comparison

30% ABOVE NATL AVG

Edmonton

101.1

Alberta Avg

95.6

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

31.5%

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

Homicides

2024

36↓25.0%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Edmonton

(2.20 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1981–2024)

Click on chart to view methods breakdown for that year

By Method

36 victims(-25.0%)Methods based on national distribution

🔫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:2.20 per 100,000

In 2024, Edmonton recorded 36 homicide victims, a decrease of 25.0% 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 2.20 per 100,000 population.

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

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

1,418,118

Population

$84,000

Median Income

11.9%

Unemployment

68.8%

Homeownership

👥 Population

37.6

Median Age

7.3%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$96,000

Median Household Income

$116,800

Average Household Income

8.8%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

68.1%

Participation Rate

60.0%

Employment Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

163,530

High School

326,620

Postsecondary

644,265

Bachelor's+

300,145

🏠 Housing

$434,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,330

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,720

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

461,580

Visible Minorities

363,910

Immigrants

87,605

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Edmonton had a population of 1,418,118 (+7.3% change from 2016) with a median age of 37.6. The median after-tax household income was $84,000, and the unemployment rate was 11.9%. Homeownership rate was 68.8% with an average dwelling value of $434,000.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

33,105

Adults Charged

+0.9% YoY

1,552

Youth Charged

-2.6% YoY

4.5%

Youth Share

34,657

Total Charged

Adult rate: 2559.7 per 100,000

Youth rate: 1331.7 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 33,105

Youth: 1,552

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

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

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+40.7%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-68.5%

In 2024, Edmonton recorded 33,105 adults charged and 1,552 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 4.5% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -68.5%, while adult charges changed by +40.7%.

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

🖥️Cybercrime🔴 VERY HIGH RISK

2024

405.8per 100,000 population

+915%

Since 2014

2024

Peak Year

405.8

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▲ 63% above

This Location405.8

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Edmonton reached 405.8 per 100,000 in 2024, its highest level on record, 63% above the national average.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0002. Click chart to select year.

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🔴 VERY HIGH

2024

6,536incidents

399.1 per 100,000 population

-17%

Since 1998

7.3%

Solved Rate

2006

Peak Year

5.3%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged254

👤 Adults: 236 (93%)🧑 Youth: 18 (7%)

+ 20 youth diverted (not charged)

Very low — most thefts go unsolved

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge370 (78%)

Cleared Otherwise106 (22%)

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

Unfounded Reports

477

6.8%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 72% above

This Location399.1

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2006)

Edmonton recorded 6,536 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (399.1 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 1,055.9 in 2006. Only 7.3% 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

2,696

▲ 1.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

102.2

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

2,22884.4%

Pointing a firearm

2519.5%

Unsafe storage

481.8%

Firearms Act

431.6%

Discharge firearm

401.5%

Weapons trafficking

311.2%

💊

Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

1,546

▲ 15.8% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

94.4

Breakdown

Other drug trafficking

66762.3%

Cocaine trafficking

40337.7%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

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Property Crime

2024

Incidents

114,859

▼ 3.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

4032.1

Breakdown

Theft under $5K

46,42050.2%

Mischief

17,31418.7%

Break & Enter

12,74713.8%

Motor vehicle theft

11,43712.4%

Theft over $5K

3,3973.7%

Arson

1,0731.2%

Shoplifting $5K+

990.1%

🔪

Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

39,637

▲ 2.5% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1417.3

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

13,30646.5%

Assault Level 2

8,04228.1%

Robbery

2,6329.2%

Sexual Assault L1

2,5899%

Criminal Harassment

9553.3%

Assault Level 3

7982.8%

Uttering Threats

3171.1%

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

15,671

▲ 4.1% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

561.6

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

2,14180.5%

Identity Theft

51919.5%

🔞

Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

3,727

▼ 3.6% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

87.4

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

2,58969.5%

Violations Against Children

82722.2%

Non-consensual Images

1574.2%

Voyeurism

842.3%

Sexual Assault L2

561.5%

Sexual Assault L3

140.4%

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

12,747

▼ 6.8% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

461.6

Breakdown

Standard B&E

12,70899.9%

B&E to Steal Firearm

150.1%

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Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

4,921

▲ 8.1% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

94.4

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

3,37568.6%

Drug Violations

1,54631.4%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Edmonton

Alberta, Canada

Population

1,010,899

Established

1795

Wikipedia

About Edmonton

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. Edmonton is located in Treaty 6 territory. The city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "Calgary–Edmonton Corridor".

Livability Score

86/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

127Very High

National Baseline = 100

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

23.9°C

Jan Low

-12°C

Annual Rain

377 mm

Annual Snow

129 cm

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

General information about Edmonton

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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

1,418,118

Population

$84,000

Median Income

11.9%

Unemployment

68.8%

Homeownership

👥 Population

37.6

Median Age

7.3%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$96,000

Median Household Income

$116,800

Average Household Income

8.8%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

68.1%

Participation Rate

60.0%

Employment Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

163,530

High School

326,620

Postsecondary

644,265

Bachelor's+

300,145

🏠 Housing

$434,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,330

Avg. Monthly Rent

$1,720

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

461,580

Visible Minorities

363,910

Immigrants

87,605

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Edmonton Safety Score

Police Reported Crime Data

121,918

38.5%

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

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

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

Edmonton

About Edmonton

Climate & Weather

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References & Sources

📰 Latest Crime News

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Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged