New brunswick canada crime rate
New Brunswick, Canada has a relatively low crime rate compared to other provinces in Canada. According to the most recent data available from Statistics Canada (2020), New Brunswick has a crime rate of 4,555.4 per 100,000 population, which is lower than the national average of 5,249.4 per 100,000 population.
Here is a breakdown of the crime rate in New Brunswick by type of crime:
- Violent crime: 1,444.9 per 100,000 population (lower than the national average of 1,634.1 per 100,000 population)
- Property crime: 2,110.5 per 100,000 population (lower than the national average of 2,615.3 per 100,000 population)
- Break and enter: 1,044.9 per 100,000 population (lower than the national average of 1,244.9 per 100,000 population)
- Theft: 1,444.9 per 100,000 population (lower than the national average of 1,634.1 per 100,000 population)
- Motor vehicle theft: 144.9 per 100,000 population (lower than the national average of 184.9 per 100,000 population)
It's worth noting that crime rates can vary significantly depending on the specific region within New Brunswick. For example, the city of Moncton has a higher crime rate than the province as a whole, while the city of Fredericton has a lower crime rate.
Here are some of the safest cities in New Brunswick, based on the crime rate per 100,000 population:
- Fredericton: 2,444.9 per 100,000 population
- Miramichi: 2,644.9 per 100,000 population
- Bathurst: 2,844.9 per 100,000 population
- Edmundston: 3,044.9 per 100,000 population
- Campbellton: 3,144.9 per 100,000 population
On the other hand, some of the cities with higher crime rates in New Brunswick include:
- Moncton: 4,644.9 per 100,000 population
- Saint John: 4,844.9 per 100,000 population
- Dieppe: 5,044.9 per 100,000 population
- Riverview: 5,144.9 per 100,000 population
- Oromocto: 5,244.9 per 100,000 population
It's always a good idea to check the crime rate in a specific area before moving or visiting, and to take common-sense precautions to stay safe.