Robbery in Calgary — Crime Map & Statistics

In November 2024, Calgary recorded 97 robbery incidents, accounting for 4.8% of the city's total crime count of 2,009. Robbery ranked fifth among five major crime categories, with break-and-enter leading at 563 incidents. The Beltline neighbourhood reported the highest number of robberies with 8 incidents.

Data period: November 2024. Source: official Calgary police open-data portal.

97
Robbery incidents
4.8%
Share of Calgary incidents
5 of 5
Category rank
BELTLINE
Top neighbourhood
8 incidents
November 2024 (month-level source dates)
Data window

Where Robbery concentrates

8.2% of Robbery incidents
5.2% of Robbery incidents
5.2% of Robbery incidents
4.1% of Robbery incidents
4.1% of Robbery incidents

Robbery in Calgary

This page covers reported robbery incidents in Calgary, Alberta, during November 2024. Robbery, defined as the theft or attempted theft involving force or the threat of force, accounted for 97 incidents in the city that month. These incidents represent 4.8% of Calgary's total reported crimes for the same period.

While robbery is a serious offence, it is one of several crime categories tracked in the city. Understanding its frequency and distribution helps provide context for public safety discussions in Calgary.

How Robbery compares

In Calgary, robbery ranked fifth among the five major crime categories in November 2024. Break and enter was the most frequent, with 563 incidents, followed by assault (503), theft from vehicle (498), and auto theft (348). Robbery's 97 incidents were significantly lower than these other categories, highlighting its relatively smaller share of overall crime in the city.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Robbery in Calgary

  1. BELTLINE — 8 incidents
  2. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE — 5 incidents
  3. SUNRIDGE — 5 incidents
  4. HORIZON — 4 incidents
  5. MEADOWLARK PARK — 4 incidents

What these numbers mean

Robbery in Calgary during November 2024 accounted for a small but notable portion of the city's reported crimes, with 97 incidents. It ranked fifth among major crime categories, far behind break and enter, assault, theft from vehicle, and auto theft. The BELTLINE neighbourhood had the highest number of robbery incidents, though counts were relatively low across all areas. With only one month of data, it's difficult to identify trends, but the numbers suggest robbery is less frequent than property-related crimes in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Robbery in Calgary

How many robbery incidents were reported in Calgary in November 2024?

There were 97 reported robbery incidents in Calgary during November 2024. This category includes thefts or attempted thefts involving force or the threat of force.

Which neighbourhood in Calgary had the most robbery incidents?

The BELTLINE neighbourhood had the highest number of robbery incidents in November 2024, with 8 reported cases. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE and SUNRIDGE each had 5 incidents.

How does robbery compare to other crimes in Calgary?

Robbery ranked fifth among major crime categories in Calgary for November 2024. Break and enter was the most frequent (563 incidents), followed by assault (503), theft from vehicle (498), and auto theft (348).

What percentage of Calgary's total crimes were robberies?

Robbery accounted for 4.8% of Calgary's total reported crimes in November 2024. While it is a serious offence, it represents a smaller portion of overall crime compared to property-related incidents.

Other crime categories in Calgary

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal, covering reported incidents in Calgary.

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