According to a Red Deer Advocate Magazine, the city is one of the most dangerous places in Canada, with a rise in petty and violent crime. The city is ranked 10th in Canada regarding violent crimes, with an average Violent Crime Severity Index (VCSI) of 75.25%.

How dangerous is Red Deer Alberta?

Crime rates in Red Deer, CanadaLevel of crime73.58HighProblem people using or dealing drugs79.76HighProblem property crimes such as vandalism and theft81.56Very HighProblem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery56.56ModerateProblem corruption and bribery41.27Moderate8 more rows

Whats it like living in Edmonton?

Edmontons Positives The highest area of parkland per resident of any Canadian city. Canadas Festival City. A diverse economy, with a range of employment sectors. Affordable housing, with lower prices than Calgary and big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.

Is Red Deer the most dangerous city in Canada?

Red Deer is the 10th most dangerous place in Canada, based on overall crime, according to rankings by Macleans magazine. Macleans has come out with its annual ranking of Canadas dangerous places, based on the crime severity index in 2018, the most recent data available. Three years ago, Red Deer was ranked second.

What is the most dangerous city in 2020?

Crime rates in the most dangerous metro areas2021 RankMetro area2020 rankNational averageN/A1Anchorage, AK12Memphis, TN-MS-AR33Lubbock, TX57 more rows•9 Aug 2021

What is the best area to live in Edmonton?

A survey of RE/MAX Brokers revealed that the best places to live in Edmonton are Old Strathcona, Oliver and Westmount rank as the top three neighbourhoods in Edmonton for access to green spaces and parks, walkability, retail and restaurants and the ease of getting around/public transit.