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Calgary’s crime rose 5.8% last year, but long-term trends show we’re safer than in the 90s. Rural areas and younger populations face higher risks tied to organized crime and substance abuse, while Calgary still lags behind Toronto and Montreal. Police funding cuts 20–25 years ago may have contributed to current levels — sustained investment is key. New data from 2025 reveals rising extortion targeting South Asians, while Alberta’s overall crime dipped slightly. But the biggest disparity? Indigenous Albertans face homicide rates 8x higher than non-Indigenous peers — a crisis demanding urgent action.

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