Most dangerous places
The safest—and maybe most honest—places to live in Canada
From Petawawa, Peterborough and LaSalle, Ont., to Rothesay and Quispamsis, N.B., here are the places with the least amount of crime in the country
How we ranked Canada’s most dangerous places
The national crime rate has crept up, and some communities have a much bigger problem than others
Canada’s worst violent crime problem is in Thompson, Man.
The northern city is struggling with stabbings, assaults, gun crimes and other offences. It can’t solve the problem on its own.
Canada’s 20 most dangerous places 2020
These are the 20 places in Canada with the highest level of overall crime
These are the safest places in Canada
It’s never a great idea to leave your doors unlocked, but if you’re determined to, these cities are where you’re likely the safest
Canada’s fastest-growing crime problem is in Wetaskiwin, Alta.
Crime’s getting worse in Wetaskiwin, in an awful hurry. Can the city get a handle on it?
Canada’s 20 most dangerous places
These are the 20 places in Canada with the highest level of overall crime
How we ranked Canada’s most dangerous places
Crime has dropped across Canada in recent years. But our analysis reveals communities that have bucked that trend.
Canada’s Most Dangerous Places 2018: Explore the data
See how your community ranks among Canada’s Most Dangerous Places—explore Canada’s crime statistics with our interactive tool
Most dangerous places in Canada: How the ranking works
While the national crime rate has increased, it remains near historic lows. Unfortunately that can’t be said for all parts of the country.
Canada’s most dangerous place, North Battleford, is fighting for its future
The Saskatchewan city dives headlong into the trend of crime prevention through environmental design. Will it change things?