This year has been unprecedented for millions of Canadians across the country, with the unemployment rate at the highest level since 1983 and the economy reopening slowly. As well, crime rates went through the roof in the cities that are on our list. Even though some major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal and Edmonton have seen their crimes go down this year.
Last year, Lethbridge, Alberta, led the country with the highest crime rate; it dropped down to second place this year on Cities With Highest Crime Rate Canada 2021
Cities With Highest Crime Rate Canada 2021
10.Hamilton, Canada
Hamilton has the highest murder rate per capita in eastern Canada. Hamilton, Canada, has a crime score of 53.35 and a safety index of 46.65. The fear of being physically attacked because of skin colour, ethnic origin, gender, or religion is low (31.40), although the crime rate has increased by 74.27 percent in the last three years.
9.Regina, Canada
In Regina, the crime severity index dropped to 109.3 – a 7% decline – while the actual crime rate dropped to 8,069 per 100,000 inhabitants, an 8% decrease. However, with 639 break-ins per 100,000 people in Regina, it’s still a problem. “Since last fall, break-ins have been more common. Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery, vandalism and theft Crime Index: 53.7 and Safety index: 46.21.
8.Brampton, Canada
In Brampton, Canada, crime has increased by 74.39 percent in the last three years, which is a high rate; in addition, the problem of people using or dealing drugs is a high rate of 67.36 percent, but the fear of being attacked physically because of your skin colour, ethnic origin, gender, or religion is a low rate of 37.37 percent.
7.Winnipeg, Canada
The crime rate in Winnipeg, Canada, is high (69.09), yet the safety of strolling alone during daytime hours is equally high (65.74). Still, the risk of travelling alone at night is modest and needs to increase, with a score of only 30.96. In addition, the fear of being assaulted is moderate in Winnipeg, Canada, which is not awful compared to other cities (51.02).
6.North Bay, Canada
The police force is ineffective. Females raped at college/university have the highest rate of sexual assault. Robberies and thefts are regularly occurring. There is a significant meth problem in the area. Arson is on the rise. Corruption among police officers, as well as those who are not disciplined, is a major issue. With an increase of 83.17 percent in the last three years, crime is on the rise. Assault and armed robbery, vandalism, and theft are all examples of problem violent crimes. Fears of being physically attacked because of your skin colour, ethnic origin, gender, or religion are at 31.77, which is low compared to the national average.
5.Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
According to MacLeans Magazine’s 2021 ratings, Sault Ste. Marie has ranked the 5th most dangerous city in Ontario and 74th in all of Canada. The ratings are based on the 5-year-average Crime Severity Index, which averages 73 in Canada, 93 in Sault Ste. Marie. Assault and armed robbery, vandalism, and theft are examples of problem violent crimes and fear of being attacked physically because of skin colour, ethnicity, gender, or religion.
4.Sudbury, Ontario
Greater Sudbury police recorded a crime rate of 5,677 per 100,000 people, 38 percent more than the provincial average of 4,113 and 3% higher than the national average (5,488). The number of crimes has risen to 84.13 in the last three years. Assault, armed robbery, vandalism, and theft are all common violent crimes.
3.Red Deer, Canada
Walking alone in the daylight in Red Deer, Canada, is extremely safe. It has risen to 67.63, but the risk of strolling alone at night in Red Deer, Canada, is still too high at 30.64. The fear of being attacked is moderate (46.31), and the fear of insult is similarly moderate (46.00).
2.Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Worries about home broken and items stolen are 65.66, Worries about getting mugged or robbed are 59.16, Worries about a car stolen are up to 54.76, and Worries about goods from car stolen are up to 71.44. Assault, armed robbery, vandalism, and theft are all common violent crimes.
1.Surrey, BC
Surrey crime rates are 30% higher than the national average, although violent crimes are 2% lower. You have a 1 in 17 risks of becoming a victim of crime in Surrey, and crime has climbed by 13% year over year. Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery and vandalism and theft. People are Worries about being subject to a physical attack because of their skin colour, ethnic origin, gender or religion.
Data and information for Cities With Highest Crime Rate Canada 2021 is by Numbeo