Is Calgary Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Calgary

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Calgary consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Calgary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.6%

On average 13.6% percentage of women in Canada have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 20 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Calgary?

I would safe it’s a small city..a million people and I walk everywhere. It’s a fairly small and friendly city. There are Ubers and Lyft as well and cheap. The downtown is small so easy to get around.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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There are so many safe spaces and neighborhoods in Calgary. Common sense and a good tour guide are all you need. I've been here for 30 years and have also lived in Vancouver and Toronto. Calgary is by far my fave city!

Posted: January 29, 2025
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Calgary is a safe city, easy to go around doesn't matter the time of the day. We do have homeless people in the downtown area, however not close to my home. Humans tend to be quite respectful, polite and mindful of people's boundaries.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Christina

Christina

Calgary is a beautiful city, like most, you stay away from the seedy areas. There's a big river, lots of pubs and restaurants and big parks. Summer is my preference here as you can enjoy the outdoors like floating down the river, easy access to the mountains for white water rafting, hiking, rock climbing mountain biking etc.

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Calgary in general is a very safe area for tourists and local! However, there are certain places you might wanna avoid like downtown and north east regions near hospitals and shelters. Transit is fairly safe too!

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Marin

Marin

Like most cities in the world there are “good” and “bad” parts of town, but overall I have never been afraid for my safety or harassed beyond a catcall maybe once or twice a year. Most of my girlfriends feel the same way! I walk alone downtown frequently with no issues. I do take caution when walking in the dark and avoid it if I can, but I have never been attacked nor do I know anyone personally who has. Basic caution as a woman is advised, but you’ll almost certainly be alright. I’m not saying crime never happens, but it’s definitely less common than many places. Homelessness has been on the rise with increasing housing costs, so it is common to see houseless people on the streets or on public transit, but they’re just going about their day and minding their business just like everyone else. Violence is very rare, although I have seen some interesting verbal situations where it’s clear maybe the people aren’t totally sober. In general Calgary is a very safe place and in growing up here my whole life, I’ve never had major issues. People here are very nice too, so if you do have a problem or need help, chances are the closest stranger would have your back.

Posted: December 23, 2024
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I do feel that Calgary is one of the more safer cities that I have lived in and travelled to. I’m not fairly too concerned about anything bad happening to me as the crime rate is low here. I even go for a walk in the dark every night in my community, that being said I do live in a gated community.

Posted: October 3, 2024
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Typical large north American city: it is generally safe but its best to practice common sense actions. This includes not being too drunk at night, taking drinks directly from the bartenders if a drink is purchased for you, etc

Posted: August 24, 2024
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Generally safe as a solo female, especially in comparison to other American and Canadian cities. Low crime and robbery, safe to walk in almost all areas alone. Public transit is declining but still safe

Posted: August 9, 2024
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Calgary is quite a safe city for solo travelers and women in general.The police are very friendly and there are peace officers across major traffic areas (especially in downtown). It’s really safe to walk around the neighborhood even late at night

Posted: July 20, 2024
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Hi girls! I’m Marin - I was raised in the Canadian Rockies & foothills and I now spend my summers working in Banff National Park and my winters traveling the world! When I am between the two, I stay with my family in my hometown of Calgary. I’m a very social person at heart but can sometimes take a minute to get out of my shell. My favourite part of traveling is meeting new friends around the world, so I’m thrilled to be on this app! I am usually able to host in Calgary and am almost always free to meet up and do activities in Calgary or Canmore/Banff! I have more hobbies than I can count, ranging from making stained glass and embroidery art, to partying and playing video games. I also love to hike and be in nature! To be honest I’m perfectly happy to do almost anything & it’s very difficult for me to be bored. I’d love to meet you and make some fun memories together!! I am coming to Europe for the first time at the end of March! I’ll be there for 2-3 months with almost no plan aside from slowly making my way from west to east! If you’re around, send me a message :D

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Safety in Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Calgary safe?

Women living in Calgary consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Calgary safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Calgary consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Calgary?

Women living in Calgary consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5