crime rankings

Yes, there’s been an overall decline in crime levels in Canada—but some areas stand out as especially safe

Gang wars, drug abuse and a serial killer guaranteed Prince George, B.C., the top spot

The prosperity and good jobs lifting the province’s fortunes have also attracted more criminals

Police chief Jim Chu on his six-step approach to a safer city

In 2010 Winnipeggers endured 2,000 robberies

Seven murders gave the city top spot in 2010, well above the national rate

Eschew dingy bars, dark alleys, harsh words, and all jokes about Saskatchewan

Nowhere in Canada are you more likely to have your car jacked than in Joliette

Based on incidents reported to police in 2010, Saint John, N.B., tops the list

The lakeside city of Belleville, Ont.—population 50,000—had the highest rate of breaking and entering in Canada for 2010

These include anything from bank hold-ups to purse snatchings

Fifty-three of the top 100 cities have rates worse than the national average