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flag Surrey, B.C., faces rising extortion and shootings since 2024, sparking safety concerns despite overall crime declines.

flag Surrey, B.C., is seeing a sharp rise in extortion and shots-fired incidents since 2024, fueling public safety concerns despite overall violent crime declines. flag Mayor Brenda Locke attributes the surge to organized crime and cites increased policing and fire services as progress, though public perception of safety remains low. flag A 12.5% property tax hike in 2023, driven by the city’s police transition, was followed by a 2.8% increase in 2025 to cover inflation. flag Construction activity has slowed, with developers citing high costs over taxes, and permit wait times have improved but remain lengthy. flag The city exceeded its 2024 housing target but expects a drop in 2025.

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