Ottawa is known to be one of the safest cities overall, not to mention Canada as a whole is one of the top 5 safest countries in the world. However, when looking at Ottawa, some areas are safer than others. It’s good to know according to where you live, and the area you are in, how safe you are, and how safe it is around you.
This list is according to the Ottawa Police crime rate statistics. It is in order from most crime, to least crime. The Ottawa Police has allocated each area of Ottawa a number that is established by the total number crime per 100k people.
Somerset (Downtown): 11,240 crimes/100,000 people
Rideau – Vanier: 9,790 crimes/100,000 people
Rideau – Rockcliffe: 4,241 crimes/100,000 people
Capital – Ottawa Central: 4,003 crimes/100,000 people
Alta Vista: 4,000 crimes/100,000 people
Beacon Hill – Cyrville: 3,670 crimes/100,000 people
Kitchissippi (Ottawa West Centertown): 3,345 crimes/100,000 people
Gloucester – Southgate: 3,259 crimes/100,000 people
Bay Ward: 3,157 crimes/100,000 people
River Ward: 3,013 crimes/100,000 people
College Ward: 2,806 crimes/100,000 people
Knoxdale / Merivale Ward: 2,757 crimes/100,000 people
Innes Ward: 2,036 crimes/100,000 people
Stittsville: 1,664 crimes/100,000 people
Rural Ottawa East: 1,656 crimes/100,000 people
Kanata: 1,648 crimes/100,000 people
Orleans: 1,623 crimes/100,000 people
Rural Ottawa South: 1,470 crimes/100,000 people
Barrhaven: 1,365 crimes/100,000 people
West Carleton – March: 1,274 crimes/100,000 people (source: ottawapolice.ca)
It’s important to know where you stand in terms of security and safety in your area. Are you amongst the top 10 locations in Ottawa for safety? In any case, it’s always a great idea to have a good and trustworthy security system in your home, for you and your family. Contact Henderson Security today!