• The dashboard has been designed to give users a gauge of current crime and disorder in their community compared to previous timeframes, as well as compared to other geographic areas.
• It is expected that more densely populated communities will have a higher volume of incidents. As such, a rate per population was also included to contextualize the data.

• The dashboard only includes crimes (incidents) that have been reported to police and includes key crime categories – violence and property crimes. Note: vehicle crime does not reflect the number of vehicles stolen, rather, the numbers are a reflection of the incidents involving a vehicle-related crime.
• Crimes are reported at the most serious offence level, which means that if a sexual assault and a break and enter occur at the same incident, only the sexual assault will be shown on the dashboard as it is deemed the more serious offence.
• Disorder-related calls for service are included – these calls are generated by the public and reflect event types that make people feel unsafe but are not crimes and have a negative impact on citizens.
• Regarding calls for service, it is important to note that there is seasonal variation, particularly for disorder, as it can be correlated with warmer weather. Calgary Police Service analysts are continually monitoring data to identify trends, patterns, crime series and offenders. 

Serious crimes such as homicides, shootings, and carjackings are not included in this dashboard. Traffic-related violations/accidents are also not available on the dashboard.

The CPS recognizes the importance of sharing crime data with the public, where additional dashboards will be developed to time.   

• The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, Chapter F-25 (often referred to as the FOIP Act) is a provincial Act that applies to all public bodies in the province of Alberta.
• To protect privacy, crimes and calls for service are shown at the community, district, and ward level, except for domestic-related crimes, which are only shown at the district and ward level.

• The dashboard will automatically update on the fifth day of every month.

• Please contact CorporateDataAndAnalytics@calgarypolice.ca if you have any questions.