Crime Stats vs. Public Fear | Calgary News

Crime stats show a clear drop—severity down 5%, overall crime down 2%, and homicides at their lowest since 2014—but the Conservatives argue the real problem is rising violence since 2015, blaming Liberals for chaos. Meanwhile, pollsters reveal public safety perceptions are shaped more by local issues like homelessness than actual crime numbers. Officials credit police and new laws for progress, emphasizing that long-term change requires time—and that perception often lags behind data. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e143c5d797dac5df