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Cities With The Highest Crime Rates In 2024

In this analysis, we will identify the top 5 cities in Canada that are considered the most dangerous based on crime statistics and trends. The results may be unexpected for some, shedding light on the complexities of urban safety in Canada

Top five high-risk cities in Canada listed among the country's top 20 cities with highest crime index. The rankings take into account each position's Crime Severity Index (CSI), an evaluation of the total level of crime over the previous 12 months.

Top five cities on the list

Regina, SK (5)

Like Winnipeg, Regina has a significantly higher violent crime rate compared to non-violent crime. Regina's CSI for violent crime increased 13% from 2023, while non-violent crime decreased by nearly 5%.

Property crimes, such as burglary from residences and motor vehicles, are notable, with 50 and 26 incidents, respectively.

Crime rates in Regina

  1. Crime Severity Index (CSI): 118.5

Winnipeg, MB (4)

Winnipeg has high crime rates, especially for violent crime, homicides, and sexual assaults. Winnipeg's sexual assault rate was 108 per 100,000 people, which is among the highest in the country.

The data released by Statistics Canada, which measures crime per 100,000 people, shows Winnipeg saw the largest jump in crime severity – 20 percent – of any other Canadian city from 2021 to 2022.

Crime rates in Winnipeg

  1. Crime Severity Index (CSI): 119.6

Saskatoon, SK (3)

Saskatchewan has had the highest crime rate in Canada for 25 years in a row. The province's crime rate is high due to an increase in violent rural crimes, such as domestic violence, assault, and firearm offenses.

The Saskatoon Police Service also reported a record 150,000 calls for service in 2024, marking a 12% increase from 2023.

Crime rates in Saskatoon

  1. Crime Severity Index (CSI): 121.1

Kelowna, BC (2)

Kelowna crime rates are 110% higher than the national average. Violent crimes in Kelowna are 58% higher than the national average.

With a CSI of 141.9, it's the highest in BC, which might surprise locals. Kelowna had the highest crime rate in the country for a metropolitan area with 13,455 crimes per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates in Kelowna

  1. Crime Severity Index (CSI): 141.9

Red Deer, AB (4)

Taking the top spot is Red Deer, Alberta. Positioned roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, this city is notorious for its "Gasoline Alley".

Some say that Red Deer's location on a busy highway and its relatively small population contribute to its high crime rate.

According to the Red Deer RCMP, property crimes have significantly decreased, while persons crimes have shown a slight increase.

Crime rates in Red Deer

  1. Crime Severity Index (CSI): 176.4
  2. Cost of Living in Red Deer
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