Vancouver’s Top 10 Riskiest Neighborhoods of 2023: Crime Rates, Stats, and Community Responses

The crime problem will persist in Vancouver in 2023, with some areas notably having higher crime rates than others. See below for a detailed analysis of the ten most dangerous regions of Vancouver, backed up by data and other details:

1. Downtown Eastside:

• Crime Rate: 87% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Downtown Eastside are 41% higher than the national average 
• Living in the Downtown Eastside region puts you at a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime.
• Downtown Eastside is safer than 30% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Strathcona:

• Crime Rate: 77% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Strathcona are 33% higher than the national average 
• In Strathcona, the likelihood of you being a victim of crime is 1 in 14.
• Strathcona is safer than 32% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. West End :

• Crime Rate: It’s 70% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in West End are 28% higher than the national average
• The probability of falling victim to criminal activity in West End is 1 in 14.
• West End is safer than 34% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

4. Grandview-Woodland:

• Crime Rate: 58% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Grandview-Woodland are 18% higher than the national average 
• In Grandview-Woodland, the likelihood of you being a victim of crime is 1 in 16.
• Grandview-Woodford is safer than 37% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Mount Pleasant:

• Crime Rate: 49% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Mt. Pleasant are 12% higher than the national average 
• In Mt. Pleasant, becoming a victim of crime is a 1 in 16 chance occurrence for you.
• Mt. Pleasant is safer than 38% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

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6. Fairview:

• Crime Rate: It’s 48% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Fairview are 12% higher than the national average
• In Fairview, you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of crime
• Fairview is safer than 39% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

7. Renfrew-Collingwood:

• Crime Rate: It’s 40% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Renfrew-Collingwood are 5% higher than the national average
• In Renfrew-Collingwood, you have a 1 in 17 chance of becoming a victim of crime
• Renfrew-Collingwood is safer than 42% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

8. Kensington-Cedar Cottage:

• Crime Rate: 31% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Kensington-Cedar Cottage are 2% lower than the national average
• In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
• Kensington-Cedar Cottage is safer than 46% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

9. Marpole:

• Crime Rate: It’s 28% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in Marpole are 4% lower than the national average
• In Marpole, you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
• Marpole is safer than 47% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. East Hastings:

• Crime Rate: 22% higher than the national average
• Violent crimes in East Hastings are 8% lower than the national average 
• Living in East Hastings, you are 20 times more likely to become a victim of a crime than in other areas.
• East Hastings is safer than 50% of the cities in British Columbia
• Year over year, crime in Vancouver has decreased by 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The community-driven approach remains paramount as Vancouverites navigate the crime challenges in these neighborhoods. Collaborative efforts between residents, local authorities, and community organizations are essential to addressing criminal activity’s symptoms and root causes, ensuring a safer and more secure Vancouver for all.

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