Alberta saw police-reported crime rates fall by nine per cent in 2024, more than double the national decline, according to new Statistics Canada data. Alberta's Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said the results reflect strong work by police services across the province, including those serving Calgary and surrounding areas. Property crimes and vehicle thefts both dropped significantly, with decreases of eight and nine per cent respectively.

The improvements come as specialized Alberta Sheriff units have expanded operations in urban centres like Calgary, focusing on closing drug houses and increasing officer presence to address social disorder. Alberta recorded the lowest crime rate increase among all provinces – six times below the national average – suggesting Calgary residents are benefiting from broader provincial safety trends.

However, Ellis commented that federal bail policies continue to pose challenges for Calgary and other Alberta communities by "allowing violent repeat offenders back on our streets." The province plans to maintain investments in front-line policing and specialized crime units while pushing Ottawa for policy changes to support local law enforcement efforts.