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Edmonton's crime rate fell below national averages, yet many residents feel unsafe due to homelessness and insufficient police response.
Edmonton's crime rate has dropped to below national and provincial averages, with violent crime down 10% from 2023 and overall incidents declining by nearly 2,500 since 2019 despite a 16% population increase.
Police interventions rose 31.4%, and targeted strategies helped reduce the crime severity index by 5%, including a 6% drop in transit areas.
However, incidents involving firearms, knives, and caustic sprays have risen since 2019.
Despite lower crime, many residents feel unsafe due to visible homelessness, encampments, and public distress, with 4,697 people experiencing homelessness as of November 2024.
Only 54% of residents feel safe, with significantly lower trust among parents, visible minorities, and Indigenous people.
Over half report insufficient police presence, as demand for services exceeds capacity, largely due to non-criminal calls related to homelessness and substance use.
La tasa de delincuencia de Edmonton cayó por debajo de los promedios nacionales, sin embargo, muchos residentes se sienten inseguros debido a la falta de vivienda y la insuficiente respuesta policial.