Safest Cities in British Columbia

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — British Columbia

1 Westwood Plateau 75.1 per 1K

2 Brow of the Hill 75.1 per 1K

3 Brentwood Park 75.1 per 1K

4 East Cambie 75.1 per 1K

5 Coal Harbour 75.1 per 1K

6 Queensborough 75.1 per 1K

7 Eagle Ridge 75.1 per 1K

8 Hockaday 75.1 per 1K

9 Douglas-Gilpin 75.1 per 1K

10 Surrey Centre 75.1 per 1K

11 Shellmont 75.1 per 1K

12 Gastown 75.1 per 1K

13 Glenwood 75.1 per 1K

14 Garden Village 75.1 per 1K

15 Sunshine Hills 75.1 per 1K

16 Olympic Village 75.1 per 1K

17 Uptown 75.1 per 1K

18 Cameron 75.1 per 1K

19 Champlain Heights 75.1 per 1K

20 Ambleside 75.1 per 1K

21 Riverwood 75.1 per 1K

22 Burke Mountain 75.1 per 1K

23 Lochdale 75.1 per 1K

24 West Cambie 75.1 per 1K

25 New Horizons 75.1 per 1K

26 Shaughnessy 75.1 per 1K

27 Clinton-Glenwood 75.1 per 1K

28 Burnaby Heights 75.1 per 1K

29 Willingdon Heights 75.1 per 1K

30 Strathcona 75.1 per 1K

31 Cape Horn 75.1 per 1K

32 Woodwards 75.1 per 1K

33 South Slope 75.1 per 1K

34 Oakridge 75.1 per 1K

35 South Cambie 75.1 per 1K

36 West Point Grey 75.1 per 1K

37 West Clayton 75.1 per 1K

38 Ranch Park 75.1 per 1K

39 East Newton South 75.1 per 1K

40 Davie Village 75.1 per 1K

41 Kerrisdale 75.1 per 1K

42 Whistler 75.1 per 1K

43 Marlborough 75.1 per 1K

44 English Bay 75.1 per 1K

45 Burquitlam 75.1 per 1K

46 Thompson 75.1 per 1K

47 East Clayton 75.1 per 1K

48 Arbutus Ridge 75.1 per 1K

49 Lougheed 75.1 per 1K

50 Central Coquitlam 75.1 per 1K

51 Canyon Springs 75.1 per 1K

52 Maillardville 75.1 per 1K

53 Seafair 75.1 per 1K

54 South Arm 75.1 per 1K

55 University Endowment Lands 75.1 per 1K

56 Cascade Heights 75.1 per 1K

57 College Park 75.1 per 1K

58 Blundell 75.1 per 1K

59 Kingsway-Beresford 75.1 per 1K

60 East Newton North 75.1 per 1K

61 Downtown Eastside 75.1 per 1K

62 Central Lonsdale 75.1 per 1K

63 Metro Vancouver A 75.1 per 1K

64 Inlet Centre 75.1 per 1K

65 Pitt Meadows 75.1 per 1K

66 Maywood 75.1 per 1K

67 Lower Lonsdale 75.1 per 1K

68 Renfrew Heights 75.1 per 1K

69 Marpole South 75.1 per 1K

70 Dunbar-Southlands 75.1 per 1K

71 Punjabi Market 75.1 per 1K

72 Guildford 75.1 per 1K

73 Cedar Cove 75.1 per 1K

74 Garden City 75.1 per 1K

75 Sunset 75.1 per 1K

76 Capitol Hill 75.1 per 1K

77 Strawberry Hill 75.1 per 1K

78 Kitsilano 75.1 per 1K

79 West Vancouver 75.1 per 1K

80 Second Street 75.1 per 1K

81 Hamilton 75.1 per 1K

82 West End 75.1 per 1K

83 Kensington-Cedar Cottage 75.1 per 1K

84 Renfrew-Collingwood 75.1 per 1K

85 Metrotown 75.1 per 1K

86 North Vancouver 75.1 per 1K

87 North Delta 75.1 per 1K

88 Port Coquitlam 75.1 per 1K

89 Downtown 75.1 per 1K

90 Brighouse-City Centre 75.1 per 1K

91 Cariboo G 75.1 per 1K

92 Surrey 75.1 per 1K

93 Burnaby 75.1 per 1K

94 Richmond 75.1 per 1K

95 Newton 75.1 per 1K

96 Vancouver 75.1 per 1K

97 Bridgeview 75.1 per 1K

98 Delta 75.1 per 1K

99 Whalley 75.1 per 1K

100 Cloverdale 75.1 per 1K

The safest cities in British Columbia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Westwood Plateau leads with just 75.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Westwood Plateau has just 75.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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