Downtown West End Crime Activity was Up in February 2024
Downtown West End Calgary experienced 4 crimes in February 2024, in comparison to 3 crimes the previous month, and 5 crimes in February one year ago. The Downtown West End community has an average of 6.0 crimes per month. On an annual basis, Downtown West End had a total of 72 crimes as of February 2024, which is down 26% in comparison to 97 crimes as of February 2023. Total Downtown West End community crimes is calculated as the sum of break & enters (dwelling, commercial, and other premises), theft from vehicles, theft of vehicles, assaults (nondomestic), commercial robberies, street robberies, and non-domestic ‘other’ violence.
Downtown West End Calgary had 0 break and enter (B&E) crimes in February, in comparison to 0 B&E crimes in January and 0 B&E crimes in February 2023. On an annual basis, Downtown West End had a total of 4 B&E crimes as of February 2024, which is down from 19 B&E crimes as of February 2023.
Downtown West End had 3 vehicle related crimes (theft of or theft from vehicles) in February 2024, in comparison to 1 vehicle related crime in the previous month, and 4 vehicle related crimes in February 2023. On an annual basis, Downtown West End had a total of 38 vehicle related crimes as of February 2024, which is down in comparison to 52 vehicle related crimes as of February 2023.
Physical and social disorders are excluded from this article because a very low proportion of disorder-based calls for service result in crime reports. Physical and social disorders are often highly visible, occurring in public spaces; examples include public intoxication, panhandling, youth gangs, prostitution, littering, loitering and graffiti. Research indicates that disorders can have a negative impact on public perceptions of safety. See the Downtown West End Crime Activity Table for additional information.
Downtown West End Calgary Crime Activity Summary as of February 2024
|
|
FEB |
JAN |
DEC |
NOV |
OCT |
SEP |
AUG |
JUL |
JUN |
MAY |
APR |
MAR |
12 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Assault (Non-domestic) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
24 |
|
Commercial Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Street Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
Violence Other (Non-domestic) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
Break & Enter – Dwelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
Break & Enter – Commercial |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
Break & Enter – Other Premises |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Theft OF Vehicle |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
13 |
|
Theft FROM Vehicle |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
25 |
|
Total Crimes |
4 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
12 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
72 |
|
Total B&E Crimes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
Total Vehicle Crimes |
3 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
38 |
To see how crime activity in Downtown West End compares to its neighboring communities, view the Total Crime Activity in the Nearby Communities Table below (sorted highest total annual crimes to lowest).
Total Crime Activity in Nearby Communities as of February 2024
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|
FEB |
JAN |
DEC |
NOV |
OCT |
SEP |
AUG |
JUL |
JUN |
MAY |
APR |
MAR |
12 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught (Beltline) | 61 | 79 | 77 | 99 | 58 | 77 | 115 | 128 | 120 | 105 | 118 | 81 |
1118 |
| Hillhurst | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
168 |
| Sunalta | 10 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 11 |
133 |
| Sunnyside | 3 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
106 |
| Downtown West End | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
72 |
| Eau Claire | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
66 |
|
Total |
85 |
107 |
105 |
161 |
94 |
109 |
172 |
203 |
173 |
159 |
173 |
122 |
1663 |
With a population of 2,785 residents, the Downtown West End community recorded inf crimes per capita (per 1,000 community residents) in February 2024 vs its annual average of 2.15 crimes per capita. To see how crime per capita activity in Downtown West End compares to its neighboring communities, view the Crime Per Capita Summary in Nearby Communities Table below (sorted highest to lowest by average annual crime per capita).
Crime Per Capita Summary in Nearby Communities as of February 2024
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|
FEB |
JAN |
DEC |
NOV |
OCT |
SEP |
AUG |
JUL |
JUN |
MAY |
APR |
MAR |
12 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught (Beltline) | 2.43 | 3.14 | 3.06 | 3.94 | 2.31 | 3.06 | 4.58 | 5.09 | 4.78 | 4.18 | 4.70 | 3.22 |
3.71 |
| Sunalta | 3.09 | 2.47 | 1.54 | 5.25 | 1.85 | 4.63 | 1.54 | 4.01 | 4.94 | 3.40 | 4.94 | 3.40 |
3.42 |
| Eau Claire | 1.48 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 2.46 | 5.91 | 2.96 | 4.43 | 4.43 | 1.48 | 3.94 | 1.97 | 1.48 |
2.71 |
| Downtown West End | 1.44 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 2.15 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 4.31 | 3.23 | 2.51 | 2.87 | 2.51 | 2.15 |
2.15 |
| Hillhurst | 0.61 | 0.91 | 1.83 | 2.74 | 1.37 | 1.07 | 3.20 | 4.27 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.29 |
2.13 |
| Sunnyside | 0.71 | 2.13 | 1.18 | 3.78 | 1.42 | 0.24 | 2.36 | 3.78 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.84 | 1.42 |
2.09 |
|
Average |
1.63 |
1.79 |
1.67 |
3.39 |
2.32 |
2.17 |
3.40 |
4.14 |
3.13 |
3.24 |
3.23 |
2.33 |
2.70 |
With 1,118 total crimes, Victoria Park Calgary had the highest number of total crimes in the last twelve months, while Downtown West End ranked 93rd in Calgary. With an average rate of 15.92, the Meadowlark Park community had the highest annual crime per capita in Calgary.
In the last twelve months, with a per capita average of 0.02 crimes, the safest Calgary community was Valley Ridge, while Downtown West End ranked 167th safest Community in Calgary. Ranked by lowest crime per capita, see Calgary’s 10 safest Communities in the table below.
Calgary’s Safest Communities (Total Crime Per Capita)
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|
FEB |
JAN |
DEC |
NOV |
OCT |
SEP |
AUG |
JUL |
JUN |
MAY |
APR |
MAR |
12 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0 | 0 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0 |
0.18 |
| Royal Oak | 0.17 | 0 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.68 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
0.21 |
| Hawkwood | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
0.23 |
| Citadel | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
0.23 |
| Evergreen | 0.28 | 0.47 | 0.05 | 0.37 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.23 |
0.26 |
| Evanston | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.51 |
0.27 |
| Nolan Hill | 0.13 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.40 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.53 |
0.30 |
| Rocky Ridge | 0.24 | 0 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.12 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 | 0.95 | 0.24 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
0.30 |
| Coach Hill | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0 | 0.31 | 0 | 0.62 | 0.31 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 | 0 | 0.92 |
0.31 |
| Edgemont | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.13 | 0.39 | 0.19 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.06 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
0.31 |
|
Average |
1.63 |
1.79 |
1.67 |
3.39 |
2.32 |
2.17 |
3.40 |
4.14 |
3.13 |
3.24 |
3.23 |
2.33 |
2.70 |
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How To Report Crime In Downtown West End: Dial 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergencies dial (403) 266-1234. To report a crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (Talk, Type or Text), submit tips online at crimestoppers.ab.ca or text tttTIPS to 274637.
What Else Can I Do To Secure My Home and Property? The Calgary Police Service encourages Calgarians to establish a 9 PM Secure Your Home and Property Routine before heading to bed. The routine recommends: Removing valuables from vehicles | Ensuring vehicles are locked, windows are closed and if possible, parked in a garage | Closing garage doors and windows | Locking any person-doors in the garage, including those leading into a house | Checking that all house doors – front, back, side and garage – are locked | Ensuring all windows are shut | Turning on an exterior light.
Do you know anyone in and around Downtown West End that is struggling with alcohol and other drug dependencies? Consider contacting the Calgary Alpha House Society which is a local non-profit, charitable agency providing support to men and women whose lives have been impacted by alcohol and other drug dependencies. For individuals on the street needing assistance contact the 24/7 DOAP Team at 403-998-7388. To clean up needle and needle debris in Downtown West End on public and private property contact the Needle Response Team at 403-796-5334. To seek assistance for individuals who are sleeping in camps outside in Downtown West End contact the Encampment Team at 403-805-7388.
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