Canada is the second largest country in the world based on land mass, and is considered to be a safe nation. However, like any other country, it has areas with higher crime rates.
Using data from the 2024 Crime Severity Index (CSI), this article lists the most dangerous cities in Canada.
Surprisingly, half of the cities in the top 10 spots are are located in British Columbia.
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Most Dangerous Cities In Canada
- Kamloops, British Columbia
- Chilliwack, British Columbia
- Red Deer, Alberta
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Lethbridge, Alberta
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Kelowna, British Columbia
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Regina, Saskatchewan
- Abbotsford–Mission, British Columbia
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Moncton, New Brunswick
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo, Ontario
- Drummondville, Quebec
- Greater Sudbury, Ontario
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What is the Crime Severity Index?
The Crime Severity Index (CSI) measures how serious crimes are based on police reports.
Unlike simple crime rates that count incidents, the CSI gives more weight to severe crimes, offering a better view of crime’s overall impact in different areas.
Note that the rankings in this list don’t consider crime rates affecting specific social groups or track changes in crime statistics from year to year.
What Do You Think?
Are you surprised by the communities on this year’s list? Let us know your two cents in the comments below.
