Edmonton (Times Bureau) Background of the 2022 statistics Canada report last week’s release of crime statistics shows Edmonton maintained a consistent ranking in majority of the comparative crime statistics categories from 2021 to 2022. Statistics Canada released its annual Police-reported Crime Statistics in Canada report on Thursday, July 27,2023.
The report shows some common concerns across Canada, including
increases in the national crime rate, crime severity, violent crime rate and violent crime severity. Seen in the 2022 report and year-to-date in 2023 data tracked by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), the violent crime rate in Edmonton continues to increase, with assault as the primary driver. “The 2022 Statistics Canada report shows that Edmonton has remained steady in it’s ranking across many categories,” says Edmonton Police Chief, Dale McFee.
“While we are pleased to report we have not outranked other cities, we have to pay specific attention to conditions that are impacting violence in our community which is increasing and remains a primary concern. “This nationwide increase illustrates the ongoing intersection between our justice system, health care, social services and more, and shows how gaps in our services and supports are not solely a regional issue – they are impacting community safety across the country.
“For these reasons, the Edmonton Police Service, along with the Canadian Association of Chief’s of Police (CACP) will continue to advocate for reforms to our bail system and the improved integration of supports and services offered by law enforcement, government and our community partners .
Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) maintained the 6th highest police-reported total crime rate (6th highest in 2021) of all 35 CMAs in 2022. The City of Edmonton’s total crime rate increased by 8% between 2021 and 2022.
The Edmonton CMA violent crime rate was 12th highest among CMAs (16th in 2021). The City of Edmonton’s violent crime rate increased by 13% between 2012 and 2022 and is higher than the national average but below the provincial average.
*.The overall CSI in the City of Edmonton has increased by 5% between 2021 and 2022 and decreased by 15% between 2018 and 2022.
Violations contributing to the change in the total CSI in Edmonton were attributed to a breaking and entering, robbery, theft of $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle and fraud.
*.Edmonton CMA had the 8th highest police-reported total violent CSI. Overall, the violent crime severity in the City of Edmonton remained stable ( 0% increase) between 2021 and 2022. The City of Edmonton violent crime severity decreased by 2% from 2018 to 2022 while the Edmonton CMA violent CSI increased by 1% over the same period.
*.Edmonton CMA had the 7th highest police-reported total non-violent CSI in 2022 (7th highest in 2021). City of Edmonton’s non-violent CSI increased by 7% between 2021 and 2022 (-19 % from 2018 to 2022) and the increase was driven by breaking and entering, theft of $5,000 or under from a motor vehicle and fraud.
*.2022 National Crime Statistics show violent crime remains top concern nationwide
Edmonton maintains consistent ranking for major crime statistics.
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