Calgary vs Vancouver — Crime Rate & Statistics Comparison

This page presents published-window snapshots of crime data for Calgary and Vancouver. Calgary reported 2,009 incidents in November 2024, while Vancouver reported 1,599 incidents from April to June 2026. The data reflects different time periods and should not be directly compared.

2,009
Calgary incidents
2024-11-01 to 2024-11-01
1,599
Vancouver incidents
2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01
Theft-related incidents
Calgary top category
846 incidents
Other
Vancouver top category
586 incidents
published city windows (not a direct same-period comparison)
Comparison basis

Published-window category snapshots

Other 586 gap
Calgary: 0 incidents · Vancouver: 586 incidents
Break and enter 454 gap
Calgary: 563 incidents · Vancouver: 109 incidents
Assault 401 gap
Calgary: 503 incidents · Vancouver: 102 incidents
Theft-related incidents 292 gap
Calgary: 846 incidents · Vancouver: 554 incidents
Mischief 201 gap
Calgary: 0 incidents · Vancouver: 201 incidents
Robbery 97 gap
Calgary: 97 incidents · Vancouver: 0 incidents

Calgary vs Vancouver crime comparison

Calgary and Vancouver have published crime incident data for different time periods. Calgary's dataset covers November 2024, with a total of 2,009 reported incidents. Vancouver's data spans from April 2 to June 1, 2026, with 1,599 incidents recorded. These snapshots reflect the most recent publicly available data from each city's open-data portal, but the differing date ranges mean they cannot be directly compared.

How they compare

In Calgary's November 2024 data, theft-related incidents were the most frequent, accounting for 846 reports. Break and enter (563) and assault (503) were also prominent. Vancouver's April–June 2026 snapshot shows a different pattern, with 586 incidents categorized as 'Other,' followed by theft-related incidents (554) and mischief (201). Robbery appears in Calgary's data (97 incidents) but is absent in Vancouver's published window, while bike theft is reported in Vancouver (47) but not in Calgary's snapshot.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

These snapshots highlight different crime profiles for Calgary and Vancouver, but the non-overlapping date ranges prevent direct comparison. Calgary's November 2024 data is dominated by theft and property crimes, while Vancouver's April–June 2026 window shows a higher share of 'Other' incidents. Until same-period data is available, these figures should be read as separate published-window summaries rather than a head-to-head comparison.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions

Why can't these cities be directly compared?

Calgary's data covers November 2024, while Vancouver's spans April–June 2026. Without overlapping date ranges, incident counts reflect different time periods and cannot be compared directly.

What was the most reported incident type in Calgary?

Theft-related incidents were the most frequent in Calgary's November 2024 data, with 846 reports. This category includes auto theft and theft from vehicles.

Does Vancouver's data include robbery?

No, Vancouver's April–June 2026 snapshot reports zero robbery incidents, while Calgary recorded 97 in November 2024.

What does 'Other' include in Vancouver's data?

Vancouver's 'Other' category, with 586 incidents, groups crimes not classified under the main categories. Specific breakdowns may vary by reporting standards.

Sources

Data sourced from open-data portals operated by the Province of Alberta and the Province of British Columbia.

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