What are the safest neighbourhoods in Edmonton in terms of low crime?
Quick Answer
Short answer: Capilano, Cameron Heights, Lymburn, Aspen Gardens and Parkallen post the city's lowest crime rates — under 5 incidents per 1,000 people.
Detailed Explanation
Police data show east-valley Capilano and west-end Cameron Heights averaging fewer than three crimes per thousand residents. Mature Lymburn and Aspen Gardens record similarly low numbers, aided by cul-de-sacs and active community patrols.
Central-south Parkallen proves a quiet outlier only minutes from U of A.
- Neighbourhood watch groups drive down petty theft
- EPS crime mapping tool shows real-time incident data
- Gated communities often report even lower rates
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