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    1. Reddit edmonton crime I hate living in Edmonton but loved living in spruce grove, moving from Edmonton to stony plain in 3 days and it couldn't come any sooner. Plus close to the Henday with east access into Sherwood park, ft sask and other places in Edmonton along the henday. Edmonton had a more severe severe climate, with harsher winters, and is 3x as far from the mountains. per capita measurement), I find it odd that we're using these rate statistics to imply that Toronto (est. 73, while Calgary's is 77. It’s been quiet since stampede has meant a lot of policing out and about this week and a bit, before that it was BB gun shootings and stabbings at transit stations just like Edmonton. However, looking at that alone may be misleading. I experienced more crime when I lived on Whyte Ave. Edmonton. As others note it really seems to vary street by street like any other central neighborhood. Edmonton being the gateway to the north doesn't help crime, as typically people come off shift in Fort Mac or elsewhere and party hard in I think I would take a look at the crime map for some data driven opinions. There's very little actual news, it's usually way behind everywhere else and the aggressive liberal bias gets to be a bit much. 250K subscribers in the Edmonton community. Traffic is super easy and good. I thought I would share the information here. The Edmonton census metropolitan area (CMA) had a crime severity index of 84. I wouldn't use it as a tool. It canvases a lot of Edmonton as D- when a lot of areas are actually really safe. If your city has high crime it has very little to do with the police budget and everything to do with the socioeconomic standing of its people. There’s honestly less petty crime than when I lived in Queen Mary park, and the newly re-released crime map actually supports my initial feelings about this. Mountain biking is actually pretty great in Edmonton. There’s great amenities in the area (manning town centre, the areas around 167th Ave and 50th st). North of Edmonton has so much to explore on water. Not sure what opinions you’ve gotten, but 100% Calgary addresses disorder issues more than Edmonton. Yeah, this. I can agree with you in areas like toronto vancouver nyc and california. 2 it says "A series of inter-connecting stormwater management lakes are utilized to convey the major and minor flows to the Blackmud Creek Ravine System, which eventually discharges to the North Saskatchewan River. In more recent times ther I just bought a house in Parkdale right near 118 ave and I have lived around the "rough" neighborhoods for the past 5 years. Yup, there aren't really any "dangerous" neighbourhoods in Edmonton. What are your thoughts? As usual, some questionable legal advice on Reddit. There are also examples of transportation nodes that radiate crime. When will enough be enough? What’s the root cause for this spike in crime? Is it the population increase? Is it something else? Is it inflation? Apr 2, 2022 路 The Prairie cities have higher crime rates for sure. For affordability, Edmonton's a really great deal but the weather and crime rates are kinda bad compared with other Canadian cities. Lived in Edmonton longer and have never had that happen. I'm wondering if anyone can explain you know. Knowledge is power. House lots are… For example Edmonton's metro population in the 80's went from ~600,000 - ~800,000. Looking for some help/advice - I'm on the search for a home in north Edmonton. Something needs to change. Thanks in advance! As with most newer suburbs the main crime is situated around rental apartments and people checking car doors/crimes of opportunity. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! Actually I'm pretty sure the drainage doesn't go into the lake. Personally, west end (by the Henday), south of the river, and around Chappelle Garden's, Jaegre Ridge, etc. The river valley is great and there are a lot of parks throughout he city. It is easiest to compare the murder rate with other cities for various reasons. I'm looking to move to Edmonton from Toronto next year and I've been looking at town houses and I've seen some for a decent price in Millwoods but I keep hearing mixed thoughts about that area of Edmonton some say it's crime central others say it's totally fine some say just watch yourself and who you talk to. I applied and am still waiting to hear back but am pretty nervous and don't know what to expect from them. In terms of violent crime it's 122 for Edmonton and 73 for Calgary. (2002) suggest that crimes at subway stations are related to overall crime in the neighborhood, as a crime absorber. OK GO!!! We are trying to buy a house close to river and have looked at some areas Here are my impressons Laurier heights: really liked it. all followed up by a slap on the wrist and one year ban to those accused (mainly kids involved a probably larger crime ring). I would also take a walk around the neighborhood between 8-10pm (or whatever time is the latest you would typically walk around). As they inevitably tumble out, the same sentiments in an unpredictable order Edmonton saw 36 homicides in 2022, near the 10-year average of 35. Edmonton experienced a decrease in crime in the 1990s, an increase in the early 2000s, and another downturn at the end of the decade. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! You can look up Edmonton crime maps and find out. r/Edmonton_Crime: When there's something strange in the neighborhoodReport It. <1 M = 10x100k) when it seems 277K subscribers in the Edmonton community. It's all very specific. We have a high crime rate in Edmonton (see the crime severity indexes for different cities on Stats Canada website) but there are neighbourhoods fairly insulated from that. If you reported your car was broken into three times are you going to report it the 9th time or just get pissed off? Or just leave your car empty and unlocked (my cousins ended up doing this) instead Between 2006 and 2012 I lived in one of the worst areas of Edmonton (i. Really nice homes with character. 5 annual homicides. It puts A;berta Avenue the same scores as Brand New areas on the exterior of the city. Crime density downtown is many times higher than most other locations in the city, that's all there is to it. – comments are like a bingo ball roller filled with stock responses. Feb 12, 2023 路 Crime density downtown is many times higher than most other locations in the city, that's all there is to it. We don’t know what to think as the house is very nice but we’re now aware of how gang infested it is and how much in need of regeneration is required. r/Edmonton_AB. Here it's the worst downtown and better in some of the more suburb-like areas. Const. There seems to be this belief that if you're out walking in certain neighbourhoods you're going to be mugged. As someone who canoes Edmonton has a much more accessible lakes within a day's drive from the city than Calgary. Any info would help. e. As for the crime rates, areas in the South people love to equate as suburban utopia like Terwilliger actually has a higher monthly crime rate than this area currently according to the police map (my sister is fond of monitoring it regularly). Also I’m so sick of this “concentration of homeless people” garbage. At least the police chief addressed the public after a rash of violent crimes. Edmonton's current metro population is ~1. 5 Million Directly comparing the crime numbers of a city of ~700,000 to 1. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! Highly recommend taking whatever areas are shortlisted as "safest" through your poll and cross reference with the Edmonton Police Crime Map (just google that term). Whether it be a crime riddled neighbourhood or terribly maintained building, it’s “cheap” for a reason. The closer to SPR you get, the more crime that spills out, as well as high numbers of people living there with criminal lifestyles. Not because it’s bad, but because crime is often closer to the major arteries of neighborhoods and not as much into the side streets. It seems to be worse now then when I was growing up. If you read The Summerside Structure Plan. The cops can't do their jobs downtown so they avoid it, and the current disaster zone is the result. I believe there's a new crime map that was posted which should give you a good idea of where crime is concentrated. There were very kind and helpful people living there. Crime. Accusing people of being fear mongers for correctly pointing out that crime is increasing is disingenuous on your part. In truth though it's utter bullshit. And lots of trouble at the bus terminal with punks and tbh indigenous people. The recently built bike lines make traversing downtown on a bike much Anecdotally and historically Alberta Ave, or 118th avenue, is one of the worst areas of Edmonton. crime: out of the six years I lived there, the only thing that happend to me was someone stole a package from my front door. Welcome to the Forest City! 馃尦馃崄馃崅馃崈 馃尣 We are a diverse and inclusionary subreddit, therefore all local content is welcome— community events & festivals (Sunfest, Rock-the-Park, Pride Fest, Food Fest, etc), local news, photos that showcase our beautiful city, informative posts, favourite venues, hangouts, restaurants, cafes, shops, art galleries, etc; and anything else related to Scholars have found crime on bus routes mostly associated with high crime neighborhoods. Problem with crime reporting is once you get used to it or a certain outcome what is the point of reporting. We used that along with walk scores etc to see what areas are nice. Summers are bug infested. However, there is a lot of petty crime in this part of town (theft from/of cars and garages) so you need to ensure your stuff is locked up, you have motion lights and cameras. Avoid anything east of 104 street. I do not recommend living there. The rabble-rabble of – "broken system," "put 'em away in jail forever," "we should have a death sentence," "THREE STRIKES," etc. There always is homeless on the stairs, and it's normalwhatever I'm used to Like others have said the crime is similar to any other major Canadian city and the problems we have in Edmonton are basically the same as the other cities. Even a cursory glance at crime statistics puts Edmonton at 9135 per 100 000 people. Not a criminal lawyer or Crown, but self-defence is available as full justification for what would otherwise be considered a crime, up to and including killing someone. The reason I added Grovenor and Glenwood into my list is due to the proximity to Stony Plain Rd - one of the worst crime areas in Edmonton outside of Downtown and 118 AV. true. Just practice safe behaviors like not walking around alone at nighttime, not engaging with 'strange' people, etc. 5 in 2013, which is higher than the national average of 68. Would any redditors who live in these or surrounding areas mind sharing their experiences? Do your research; other cities have tackled high crime areas- source out what worked and what didn't - this will allow you greater options and suggestions that your MLA can provide possible help and suggestions. I'm not sure why there seems to be so much petty crime. Like most neighborhoods there are stolen catalytic converters, petty vandalism and occasional property crime. About half of the 2011 homicides (a record year) were within half a dozen blocks of my apartment. Do you really want your daily news to consist of about 380 crime reports every day? There can be quite a few homeless living under trees in the area but they aren't typically the ones causing a problem. We had an offer accepted close to Edmonton green station 10 minutes off church street in the residential area. Edmonton is weird and some neighborhoods only a particular area or a street is a problem. Self-defence or assisting someone else. This is a 'per capita' comparison so the number of deaths per 100,000 40 votes, 12 comments. When will enough be enough? What’s the root cause for this spike in crime? Is it the population increase? Is it something else? Is it inflation? The Prairie cities have higher crime rates for sure. Edmonton is less American than Calgary and the "look at me" culture. My suggestion drive the area at night and see how you feel. There are walking trails and natural areas (storm ponds) and commercial areas all within walking distance and it’s been this way for almost 20 years. I recommend Oliver, lots of students and highly populated neighbourhood. There is a reason many visitors refer to Edmonton as " deadmonton". Out of Canada's largest cities (say, cities over a million people), Edmonton does have the highest crime rate (both violent and non-violent crime) according to Statistics Canada's crime severity index. K Country is a mess now with traffic and garbage. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! 274K subscribers in the Edmonton community. 5 million is apples to oranges. The only thing I'm concerned about is crime and safety. You could look at one area, that had one crime spree on one night, hitting 10 homes out of the 5000 in that neighbourhood looks pretty bad, but another neighbourhood with 200 homes has one theft and it looks like nothing, even though it technically has a Yes can confirm that I’ve had zero problems with crime since I moved here a year ago. Going by population that means about 140 000 crimes per year. and you should be completely fine! The south side gym I go to routinely has vandalism, wallet thefts, bike thefts, and amazingly three car thefts in one day last week. 279K subscribers in the Edmonton community. 277K subscribers in the Edmonton community. Hey thank you for the reply. Hard to escape Edmonton easily. Transit is really bad but improving. 12 votes, 22 comments. 258K subscribers in the Edmonton community. A subreddit dedicated to San José, California, the heart of the Silicon Valley. Especially the further east you are, and the further away from 118th. It makes sense that people are still worried about their safety downtown compared to most other areas of the city, and this includes taking the ETS/LRT downtown. This sub is really not great for news though. <3M = 30x100k) is somehow being labeled as safer than Saskatoon (est. More importantly, the recent increase +13% in crime is what’s being discussed. You could ask your manager who they talked to from the police, they might be able to give you a bit more information as well. Area vibes isn't accurate at all. If you're WFH, you could pick a nice quiet neighborhood off the beaten path and not deal with much crime. It's not too bad here, but gun crime is on the rise as well as many other types of violent crime. Edmonton has a great river valley, festival scene, reasonably affordable housing and good schools and quality of life. The reported crime is less. Action Movies & Series; Animated Movies & Series; Comedy Movies & Series; Crime, Mystery, & Thriller Movies & Series However, crime appears to happen in pockets. Edmonton is more low-key and under the radar, but the more relaxed vibe grew on me; It seemed more like a town than a city of 600,000. And the traffic going out to the mountains was frequently prohibitive. Just Google EPS Edmonton crime map and you can search by neighborhood, type of crime and length of history. It’s a tidy little pocket of AVOID. 243K subscribers in the Edmonton community. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! Anyways, I thought we could get a thread going where people with longer memories, or not so log memories could share tales of true crime in Edmonton. Crime in these areas is a bit higher but honestly if you don't live a high risk lifestyle, you probably won't notice anything. The neighbouring areas and streets can be very quiet with minimal crime issues. 19-year-old driver of SUV facing slew of charges in fatal southeast Edmonton crash Ok, so I know crime is getting crazy in Edmonton, but I want to share a story that I overheard today coming out of central LRT. 245K subscribers in the Edmonton community. What little I can find online does say there is an elevated crime rate in the area and to be wary of car break-ins. It's near downtown where there's typically 80-200 crimes reported in the last 60 days within small neighborhoods. These questions seem to come from people who have lived their whole lives in the outermost suburbs and think that a homeless person pushing a shopping cart is scary Every city has crime lol - But it’s a great place to live if you love the outdoors and hiking fishing things like that- some neighborhoods are better to live then others - as any city It definitely don’t have as many restaurants and things to do like Edmonton would - it’s a better place then reddeer, lots of people move here and never leave 馃し obviously a great place to work oilfield The woman, who cannot be identified, recounted picking up Courtepatte at West Edmonton Mall on April 3, 2005, and then driving to a golf course west of Edmonton. It made me curious about how bad the crime rates in Edmonton are. Canada true crime has a few Edmonton based crime episodes Welcome to Reddit's X-Files Community! This is a place for lovers of everything X-Files, The Lone Gunmen 238K subscribers in the Edmonton community. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! The thing is that downtown and Oliver have almost the highest amount of crime in the city due to population density, so I would hate for OP to panic after seeing the map! OP, take the map with a grain of salt and remember that there is crime in every neighborhood. Five years ago, I moved away from an area about three blocks from the coliseum and our actual street didn't have any problems. Hi everyone, we're moving to Edmonton this summer and considering a move to the McCauley neighbourhood. It's a nice area though for sure. The fun, horrible and weird (mostly weird) stories I heard from others. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! In order: Global, 630 CHED, Google News feed, CBC, Twitter, r/edmonton. pop. It was a major factor in us relocating to Edmonton from Calgary. Hard agree. City council, EPS, and the mayor are not doing enough to fight crime. And that kind of long-standing established reputation is difficult to shake off even post-gentrification. The comments I’ve heard are ones that would probably be relevant to most average neighbourhoods in Edmonton: try to opt for garage parking as there’s sometimes break ins and catalytic converter thefts; try to get a doorbell camera/motion sensor lights to deter porch pirates and petty crime; get to know your neighbours and look out for each Edmonton Crime map The Anthony Henday highway goes around the city so renting close to it is a great way to have pain free travel around the city. Most of the crime is crimes of opportunity or between troublemakers. Sorry to post something serious instead of lighthearted and fun, but does anyone have any experience they can share when they applied to the victims of crime assistance? If you don't feel comfortable posting on here, I have my DMs open. As we're totally new to the city and basically know nothing about the various neighbourhoods, can anyone give us the lowdown on this one? We're wondering about amenities, crime, etc. Then a few blocks away would be a high amount of crime for some reason, possibly due to some "problem properties". I wound up comparing the crime rate in Edmonton to other cities around the world. We have had 30 murders this years so far ( I believe thats the number, maybe more now). Of course we have crime it’s an inescapable fact of society but relatively speaking edmonton is safe. Dec 6, 2023 路 Something needs to change. Doesn't seem like there is much room for a crash in Edmonton. She testified ringleader Joe Laboucan told Courtepatte they were going to a party, but said Laboucan had earlier said to her that they were “going to kill someone tonight. It's not a good crime indication source. Events do very well in Edmonton because people are keen to experience something different. There's a fair amount of places i wouldn't walk alone at night as 43 year old male with over 10 years bouncer experience. Rule of thumb in the Edmonton core: you get what you pay for. 53 votes, 79 comments. David Ahlstrom was criminally charged in 2017 with stealing cash, cigarettes and prepaid credit cards on three separate occasions, including 248K subscribers in the Edmonton community. Mar 20, 2022 路 If your city has high crime it has very little to do with the police budget and everything to do with the socioeconomic standing of its people. , near 103rd St and 107th Ave). Also no dice on stadium area. Lots of beautiful nature. Super useful. Edit: I would highly suggest the Oliver neighborhood versus downtown. ” r/Edmonton • Anyone else sleeping waaaaaaay better lately due to lower temperatures at night? My home has gone from about 24-25C at night to about 20C at night, and my sleep is so much better. Some areas I'm interested in include Greisbach, Caernavron, Carlisle, Beaumaris, Evansdale, and Dickinsfield. We're coming from a very safe area with virtually no crime according to the EPS map so I'm a bit unsure of what to expect. **My opinion, 30s female living downtown for the last 10 years. 19-year-old driver of SUV facing slew of charges in fatal southeast Edmonton crash. High school being built in the area. Go for a walk around the river valley downtown, check out west edmonton mall, elk Island, Fort edmonton, some high end restaurants Reply reply jollyrog8 Comparing the two, Edmonton has a crime severity index of 111. If it's close to a transit station there will be more crime. /r/SanJose will be going dark between 12-14th June in protest against Reddit's API changes which will kill 3rd party apps like Apollo, Reddit is Fun, and BaconReader. Property values and house prices are higher than most other neighbourhoods in the area. cons: I find it too congested, commute times are crap depending where you need to go, too much higher density being built. <300k = 3x100k) and Edmonton (est. I enjoy the convenience, regular at most stores there and know a lot of employees from different stores by name that are super sweet. That alone demonstrates that crime has increased. Living in Calgary, yes it’s everywhere. There are a surprising number of great trails, some of which are 10 mins from my house. There's nowhere safe from crime in edmonton minus most gated or wealthier communities. I was surprised at the amount of crime shown on the EPS crime map (mostly petty crime) given that this is a pretty nice area with lots of infill/re-development going on. Poverty and low education are highly correlated with high crime rates, neither of which are within the police’s ability to control. Edmonton’s bloodiest year was 2011, when 48 people died by homicide; the most peaceful (since 1999, when Postmedia’s records begin) was 2003, with 17. There’s been so many incidents of random attacks in 2022 and this year alone. The city of Edmonton is doing a really good job of diversifying the suburbs. Relatively safe, lower crime, although lately we’ve been getting lots of characters door checking cars etc. Been here for a year - near 95 and 121st. Apr 26, 2022 路 r/Edmonton_Crime: When there's something strange in the neighborhoodReport It. I don’t know why this sub constantly gives in to fear mongering we hear about crime because human tend to dwell on negative things but it’s important to remind yourself that 99% of the city is experiencing mundane life day to day If you really want an answer though, some places like Edmonton just have such a renowned reputation for being full of crime and not a great area to live - whether it's still true or not. Since you were the victim in this instance I imagine at some point you'll be hearing from the crown prosecutors as part of the process. Why does Edmonton have more crime in general? Plenty of high way access. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! Now ask yourself how the EPS can possibly do their jobs properly when Twitter and Reddit mobs are standing at the ready to declare police brutality whenever they try to stop violent crime. 624 votes, 150 comments. And while technically true that Saskatoon and Edmonton have higher crime RATES (i. Lots of crime and to get a good idea of the crime I'd check the Edmonton Police website to see crime stats. they've basically given up involving police in investigations (or the police don't care anymore), and basically tell people to lock up 23 votes, 70 comments. Simply saying to your MLA that your area is high-crime isn't going to garner useful improvement. But Edmonton has has very little change in the last 5 years in house prices. You don't have to stand there and take it. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! Get the Reddit app Crime, Mystery, & Thriller Movies & Series; 16 votes, 47 comments. It's the people passing through that tend to be the problem. Observations matter. 7. Racial violence tends to happen here but to a way lesser degree than most places, generally people are just assholes, like all of them here. As title says, Edmonton is actually a really great place. Edmonton is a good place regardless. In section 6. On the north side of Edmonton the most sought after areas would be McConachie and Crystallina Nera, which are new houses with super low crime rate, and close to Anthony Henday HWY. A television show broadcast one episode from Edmonton and I recall the regular candidly state, " what has happened to Edmonton's downtown, do they roll up the sidewalks at night?" . An Edmonton police officer who repeatedly stole cash while on duty has narrowly kept his job after Alberta’s highest court declined to hear the police chief’s appeal to reinstate his firing. So coming out of Central from the North Exit, and there was 3 homeless people on the stairs. Similarly, Loukaitou-Sideris et al. From prostitution to open drug sales and use, to gang violence and property crime that goes with it. The most recent lull came in 2019, when there were 28 killings. Lots of homelessness down Stony Plain Road from 149-163 st. I would be interested in discussing this in more detail. Edmonton's Local Subreddit! For Edmontonians by Edmontonians! Off topic, but I always found those maps pretty flawed, as they didn't really give you a sense of the population density you were looking at. I work between Edmonton and Calgary (live in downtown Edmonton and beltline calgary). Brand New areas with no crime are getting a D- rating. 32. The north is poverty driven crime The west is murder/ violent crime The south is drug crime And the east is just sketchy. They have increase maaaaybe 10% at most. Violent crime isn’t like inflation, there’s no reason for it to continue increasing. One thing I love living here in Edmonton is stories. Maybe people get a bit stir crazy in winter. Both cities are about the same size, with similar demographics and economies. Stories from any era, any genre of crime will work, but for my tastes the more lurid, dramatic, sensational or ridiculous would be most appreciated. I… Jan 11, 2023 路 Out of Canada's largest cities (say, cities over a million people), Edmonton does have the highest crime rate (both violent and non-violent crime) according to Statistics Canada's crime severity index. uszkj wcljnm txky jqb hmzl lweh awf ddgzjpb mzarj ndmec