Community safety

Community safety and wellbeing in Calgary

Community safety and wellbeing are essential to a vibrant, livable city and to the quality of life of all Calgarians. Calgarians have told us that safety is more than the absence of crime, harm or social disorder, it is also about ensuring everyone can participate fully in a welcoming, inclusive community.

The safety and wellbeing challenges facing Calgary today are complex and interconnected. Addressing them requires coordination, collaboration and action across many sectors. Explore the plans, programs, services and initiatives that contribute to safer communities and improved wellbeing for all Calgarians and how we’re measuring our impact.

Safer Together: A Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for Calgary

Safer Together is Calgary’s plan to create safer communities for everyone. It was passed by Council in May 2026 and focuses on preventing harm, connecting people to the help they need, and working with partners to address the root causes of issues like crime and social disorder. By taking a coordinated, city-wide approach, Safer Together aims to build safer, more connected communities across Calgary.

Learn about Safer Together

Working together to support safety and wellbeing

There is no single solution to complex community safety challenges. Through programs, services, policies and partnerships, The City is working to improve safety and wellbeing across Calgary. Explore some of the ways we are taking action and where there are opportunities to do more.

  • Create communities where everyone belongs

    Calgarians are and feel included, valued, and that they belong regardless of their identity and background

  • Enhance safety where people live, work and play

    Calgarians experience conditions that make them safe and help them feel safe.

  • Build supports for wellbeing

    Calgarians experience positive physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, intellectual and environmental wellbeing.

  • Meet housing needs

    Calgarians can access housing that is safe, secure and affordable.

  • Foster financial security

    Calgarians have financial security and resilience — now and in the future.

Measuring impact

Creating a safer Calgary means understanding what's working and where more attention is needed. New safety and wellbeing data, reports and dashboards are coming soon. 

Downtown Safety Leadership Table

A group of downtown leaders worked to identify ways to address safety and vibrancy in downtown Calgary in 2024. Their recommendations continue to shape how we’re addressing safety and wellbeing in Calgary.

Learn more about the Downtown Safety Leadership Table

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