Maclean's magazine says it is [h/t Jack and BenS]. We haven't noticed it, but maybe we should take a bit more care while we are here?
WORST CITIES PERCENTAGE ABOVE THE NATIONAL CRIME SCORE
- Prince George, B.C. +90%
- Victoria, B.C. 81
- Regina, Sask. 73
- Saskatoon, Sask. 69
- Fort McMurray, Alta. 68
- Kelowna, B.C. 65
- Grande Prairie, Alta. 64
- Surrey, B.C. 60
- Chilliwack, B.C. 58
- Winnipeg, Man. 57
As Jack says, "Go West, young man....and be mugged." What is it about the western and prairie cities that they have such high crime rates?
Victoria, BC, ranked second-worst? I thought only old-folk retirees lived there. Are they all pursuing crime as post-retirement careers?