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 22 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

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?

Walking around as a solo female after dark is fine. There are certain areas it’s not recommended but overall it is safe. Definitely safe solo female travellers and super fun especially in the mountains!

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Paige

Paige

Have always felt very safe here everywhere I’ve gone. I run lots throughout the city and even at night I haven’t been worried about others. There are some very safe neighbourhoods and as a young woman I’ve never had a bad experience here.

Posted: March 22, 2025
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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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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 3.8 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 3.6 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 1.5 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 1.1 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 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