This article is part of the 2018 list of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods. For the 2019 list, go here.
Once again, low crime rate was top of mind for our 2018 Best Neighbourhoods survey respondents. These neighbourhoods ranked the lowest in terms of personal and property crimes per capita (per 1,000 population) in 2017.
Neighbourhoods with Lowest Property Crimes per Capita
1.
Hamptons
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 16.12
2.
Mayland Heights
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 17.91>
3.
Cougar Ridge
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 22.34
4.
Strathcona Park
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 23.00
5.
Panorama Hills
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 23.88
6.
Evergreen
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 24.11
7.
Rocky Ridge
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 24.70
8.
Hawkwood
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 24.92
9.
Citadel
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 24.97
10.
Kincora
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 25.30
Lowest Person Crimes per Capita
1.
Bel-Aire
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 0
2.
Redstone
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 0.29
3.
Rocky Ridge
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.55
4.
Rideau Park
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.68
5.
Kincora
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.73
6.
Lakeview
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.81
7.
Shawnee Slopes, Hamptons (tie)
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.85
8.
Nolan Hill
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.88
9.
Evergreen
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.91
10.
Citadel
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 1.94