Edmonton is safe for most residents and visitors, but it records more crime than other large Canadian cities: the Edmonton metro area’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) was 95.6 in 2025, down 7% on 2024 yet about 27% above the national figure of 75.0. Its crime rate was 7,463 incidents per 100,000 people, about 34% above Canada’s 5,585. Among the six largest metros, Edmonton has the highest CSI.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index and incident-based crime tables. Figures are for the Edmonton census metropolitan area (CMA). Comparisons and percentages that are not in the release are our own arithmetic. Updated 5 October 2026.
All figures are for calendar year 2025, the latest full year Statistics Canada has published.
Is Edmonton safe compared with other Canadian cities?
Edmonton’s CSI is higher than Calgary’s, Vancouver’s, Toronto’s, Montréal’s and Ottawa’s, and above the Alberta average. But it is not among the highest in the country: ten metropolitan areas, including Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Red Deer and several B.C. cities, scored higher. Out of 41 metros, Edmonton ranks 11th highest.
| Area (2025) | Crime Severity Index | CSI change vs 2024 | Crime rate per 100,000 | Rate change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton (CMA) | 95.6 | −7% | 7,463 | +2% |
| Calgary (CMA) | 61.7 | −3% | 5,038 | +5% |
| Red Deer (CMA) | 114.4 | −3% | 10,592 | −1% |
| Winnipeg (CMA) | 113.4 | −9% | 7,899 | 0% |
| Saskatoon (CMA) | 98.9 | −7% | 7,532 | −5% |
| Vancouver (CMA) | 83.5 | +1% | 5,672 | +3% |
| Alberta (province) | 90.6 | −7% | 7,390 | −1% |
| Canada (all police services) | 75.0 | −5% | 5,585 | −2% |
The crime rate counts all Criminal Code incidents equally; the CSI weights them by seriousness. Edmonton’s 2025 crime rate rose 2% even though its CSI fell 7%, because lower-severity offences such as shoplifting rose while more heavily weighted offences fell. See our CSI explainer.
City of Edmonton vs the Edmonton CMA
The Edmonton CMA covers the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities such as St. Albert, Sherwood Park (Strathcona County), Spruce Grove and Leduc. The City of Edmonton accounts for most of the population, so the CMA figures are a good guide to the city. A separate CSI for the Edmonton Police Service is not part of the data set used for this guide, so we do not quote one. As in other cities, the central core and busy commercial areas are likely to record more incidents per resident than outlying suburbs.
Is crime in Edmonton going up or down?
Down. Edmonton’s CSI peaked at 116.6 in 2018. By 2025 it had fallen to 95.6, about 18% below that peak and about 8% below 2015. The 2025 figure is the lowest in the 2015 to 2025 series.
| Year | Edmonton CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 103.4 | 70.4 |
| 2016 | 107.3 | 72.0 |
| 2017 | 113.7 | 73.6 |
| 2018 | 116.6 | 75.6 |
| 2019 | 115.9 | 79.7 |
| 2020 | 105.7 | 73.9 |
| 2021 | 97.4 | 74.9 |
| 2022 | 102.0 | 78.7 |
| 2023 | 106.5 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 102.6 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 95.6 | 75.0 |
The 2025 improvement came entirely from non-violent crime, where the CSI fell from 101.26 to 90.38 (about 11%). The violent CSI rose slightly, from 108.16 to 110.52 (about 2%), and is about 14% above the national violent CSI of 97.19.
What kind of crime is most common in Edmonton?
The Edmonton CMA recorded 126,712 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, including 76,922 property crimes and 23,458 violent incidents.
| Offence | Edmonton rate 2025 | Edmonton rate 2024 | Canada rate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code offences (excl. traffic) | 7,463 | 7,320 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 1,382 | 1,394 | 1,443 |
| Homicide | 1.88 | 2.18 | 1.61 |
| Assault level 2 (weapon or bodily harm) | 238 | n/a | 214 |
| Robbery | 88 | 83 | 55 |
| Breaking and entering | 414 | 441 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 335 | 398 | 201 |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,114 | 889 | 502 |
| Fraud | 521 | n/a | 426 |
| Mischief | 785 | n/a | 739 |
Rates are incidents per 100,000 people (homicide: victims per 100,000), Edmonton census metropolitan area. n/a = 2024 rate not available in our data set.
- Shoplifting is very high. 18,906 incidents, 1,114 per 100,000, up about 25% and more than double the national 502. See shoplifting in Canada.
- Car theft fell but remains high. The rate dropped about 16% to 335 per 100,000, among the highest of any metro and well above the national 201. See car theft in Canada.
- Break-ins are above average at 414 per 100,000 (Canada: 262), down about 6%.
- Homicide fell to 32 victims, 1.88 per 100,000 (2.18 in 2024), still above the national 1.61.
- Robbery rose about 7% to 88 per 100,000 (Canada: 55).
Edmonton’s weighted clearance rate was 32.92, below the national 36.64.
Which parts of Edmonton record more crime?
We do not rank neighbourhoods, and Statistics Canada does not publish neighbourhood figures. As in most cities, reported incidents concentrate in places with heavy footfall: downtown, nightlife and entertainment districts, large shopping centres and LRT stations. These locations draw many visitors, so their raw counts do not reflect the risk to people who live nearby. The Edmonton Police Service publishes a neighbourhood crime map you can use directly.
Is Edmonton safe to live in and visit?
For most people, yes, with sensible precautions. Most incidents are property crimes, so the practical steps are about protecting your car, home and belongings: lock vehicles and keep them in a garage where possible, keep valuables out of sight, and use good locks and lighting at home. At night, stick to busy, well-lit routes and stations. See our car theft prevention guide and walking home at night tips.
How reliable are these figures?
- They are reported incidents only. Nationally only about 29% of victimizations were reported to police in 2019.
- Retail and police practice affect some categories, especially shoplifting.
- The CSI is not a full safety score, as Statistics Canada notes. See the official 2025 release.
How do I check crime near a specific address in Edmonton?
- Use EPS Neighbourhood Crime Mapping. The Edmonton Police Service’s Neighbourhood Crime Mapping tool shows reported incidents by neighbourhood and offence type.
- Look at our map. The Canada Crime Map brings official figures together, and our Edmonton crime map guide explains how to read the EPS tool.
- Compare two neighbourhoods. Check the area you are considering against another one using the same offences and period.
- Read the limits. Neighbourhoods with shopping centres, bars or transit stations always show more incidents. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
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Edmonton crime FAQ
What is Edmonton’s crime rate?
The Edmonton CMA recorded 7,463 Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 2% on 2024 and about 34% above the national rate of 5,585.
Is Edmonton the most dangerous city in Canada?
No. It has the highest CSI of the six largest metros (95.6), but ten metropolitan areas scored higher in 2025, led by Chilliwack (134.3) and Kamloops (126.2). See most dangerous cities in Canada.
Is crime in Edmonton going down?
Yes. The CSI fell 7% in 2025 to 95.6, the lowest value since at least 2015 and about 18% below the 2018 peak of 116.6.
Is Edmonton safer than Calgary?
No. Calgary’s CSI (61.7) and crime rate (5,038) are both well below Edmonton’s (95.6 and 7,463).
Is car theft a problem in Edmonton?
Yes, relative to other cities. Edmonton recorded 5,680 vehicle thefts in 2025, a rate of 335 per 100,000, although that was about 16% lower than in 2024.
Related: is Calgary safe? · most dangerous cities in Alberta · is Red Deer safe? · car theft in Canada · Edmonton crime map. In an emergency call 911.