‘Peace of mind’ is a feature of Alberta SouthWest

Feeling secure in a community greatly contributes to quality of life.

In both the Region’s urban and rural areas, community safety is a valued asset. In a country internationally recognized for its low crime rate, Alberta takes pride in having one of the lowest crime rates in Canada. Canada's national crime rate is at a 25 year low.

In rural communities in southern Alberta, crime rates tend to be very low compared to City, provincial, and national averages.