Shaping Calgary's Future Safe and sound

Enhanced public safety for the benefit of all Calgarians.

A safe community is built on strong partnerships, smart investments, and a shared commitment to protecting one another. Through collaboration with local organizations, emergency services, and community leaders, we’re making Calgary safer and more resilient.

Investments in public safety initiatives are delivering real results—backed by data that shows progress, report cards that track improvements, and stories from Calgarians whose lives have been positively impacted.

Whether it’s safer streets, emergency preparedness, or community-driven programs, we’re working together to build a city where everyone feels secure and supported—today and for the future.

Highlighted projects and initiatives

Making a difference in our community

ctrain

4%

Decline year over year in the number of monthly disorder reports originating from the public and Transit Public Safety officers city-wide. 

caring

33%

Increase year-over-year from Calgary Fire Department city-wide overdose response.

calgary-collaboration

28

Recommendations from the Downtown Safety leadership table to support safety and vibrancy in Calgary's downtown. Six have been implemented and 22 are underway, 17 of which are expected to be implemented this year.

swimming

13,364

Applications processed for the Fair Entry program.

police

97%

Of 911 calls were answered within 15 seconds, improving from 95% in 2024.

fire-department

72.9%

Of the time fire crews arrived within 11 minutes to serious and escalating fires, improving from 70.9% in 2024.

public-safety

14.9%

Decrease in Calgary’s overall Crime Severity Index (CSI) between 2023 and 2024, according to newly released data. The drop reflects fewer homicides, sex offences, and robberies, as targeted interventions and proactive enforcement continue to make a tangible difference.

In the news

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