Crime & Safety in Vancouver
Vancouver carries a favorable overall safety profile -- a B- citywide grade, an overall crime rate roughly 28% below the national average, and 88% of neighborhoods grading A -- though this record discloses a real, honest exception: violent crime rose 4.1% year-over-year even as the broader crime trend improved substantially.
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Learn moreA genuinely favorable overall crime picture
Vancouver's overall crime rate runs an estimated 28% below the national average, with lower crime than 59% of major US cities per one source. Residents face roughly a 1-in-369 annual chance of violent crime victimization and 1-in-59 for property crime -- real, disclosed odds rather than a vague 'safe city' claim.
Strong neighborhood-level grades, with real variation
88% of Vancouver's analyzed neighborhoods hold a Grade A, with the remaining 12% grading B -- zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F per this pass's sourcing, though "safest" and "less safe" areas still vary meaningfully within the city; confirm a specific address directly.
A real, disclosed exception: violent crime rose even as the overall trend improved
Year-over-year, Vancouver's overall crime rate fell a substantial 23.9% and property crime fell 27.2% -- both real, positive trends. But violent crime specifically ROSE 4.1% over the same period, a genuine, disclosed exception this record does not smooth into the positive overall headline.
Key takeaways
- Vancouver's overall crime rate runs an estimated 28% below the national average, with a B- citywide safety grade.
- 88% of analyzed neighborhoods grade A; the remainder grade B -- confirm a specific address for exact standing.
- Overall and property crime fell substantially year-over-year (down 23.9% and 27.2%), but violent crime specifically rose 4.1% over the same period -- a real, disclosed exception.
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