Canada is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, warm hospitality and friendly people.
However, like other countries, Canada has a crime problem.
Despite this, Canada remains one of the safest countries in the world due to its relatively low crime rate.
The Crime Index provides heavily weighted statistics by quantifying the relative frequency and severity of crime across Canada.
According to Numbeo, a global statistical database, eight Canadian cities are among the top 100 cities in the global Crime Index.
The Crime Index assesses the overall number of crimes over the past 36 months.
Areas with scores between 20 and 40 are considered to have low crime rates, while areas below 20 are considered to have very low crime rates.
In contrast, areas with scores between 40 and 60 are considered to have moderate crime rates, while areas with scores between 60 and 80 are considered to have high crime rates.
Areas with scores of 80 or higher have significantly higher crime rates.
Each city was also assigned a "safety index" that assessed the level of risk for residents and visitors.
It's important to remember that despite being in the most violent cities, Canada's crime rate is still relatively low.
So while it's vital to understand these things, it's also important to remember that Canada remains a generally safe place to be.
If planning to move to or visit Canada, it is vital to be aware of your surroundings and stay well informed.
By doing so, you can stay safe while enjoying all that Canada has to offer.
The 8 most dangerous cities in Canada in 2024:
1. Surrey, British Columbia: Surrey's total Crime Index was 64.28 due to drug-related crimes, up from 2023.
2. Lethbridge, Alberta: Lethbridge had a total crime index of 62.3, slightly higher than 2023.
3. Kelowna, British Columbia: Kelowna has a crime index of 61.57, a violent crime rate of 56.91 and a safety index of 38.43.
4. Red Deer, Alberta: Red Deer has a crime index of 62.88, a violent crime rate of 57.38 and a safety index of 37.12.
5. Sudbury, Ontario: Sudbury's crime index was 60.46, slightly lower than 2023.
6. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: The city's crime index rose from 59.2 in 2023 to 60.28 in 2024.
7. Oshawa, Ontario: Oshawa's crime index was 59.34, an increase compared to 2023.
8. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Winnipeg has the second highest murder rate in Canada, combined with a high total crime index of 60.09.
Which Canadian city has the highest crime rate in 2024?
According to user reports on Numbeo, Surrey has the highest crime index in 2024 at 64.25, followed by Red Deer (62.88), Lethbridge (62.55) and Kelowna (61.6).
Out of all the major population centers in Canada, which city is the safest?
Quebec City has the highest safety index of all major Canadian cities at 78.0, followed by Oakville at 73.9.
Although most parts of Canada are safe, some cities have higher crime rates. The eight most dangerous cities in Ontario are: Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Oshawa, Hamilton, Windsor, Mississauga, Toronto and Kitchener.
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