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When it comes to the safety quotient of Canadian cities, a recent data analysis conducted by financial resource website Money.ca has unveiled compelling findings. The study, delving into the Canadian Crime Index, meticulously examined crime rates per 100,000 individuals in 2021, culminating in a list of the top ten most and least dangerous cities in Canada.

Here are the top 10 safest cities in Canada, according to the study:

1. Toronto, Ontario (286.9 offences per 100,000 people)
2. Quebec City, Quebec (301 offences per 100,000 people)
3. Ottawa-Gatineau, Quebec (318.8 offences per 100,000 people)
4. Sherbrooke, Quebec (327.4 offences per 100,000 people)
5. Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario (333.9 offences per 100,000 people)
6. Montreal, Quebec (356.7 offences per 100,000 people)
7. Barrie, Ontario (356.7 offences per 100,000 people)
8. Trois-Rivières, Quebec (366.2 offences per 100,000 people)
9. Saguenay, Quebec (396.3 offences per 100,000 people)
10. Hamilton, Ontario (420.6 offences per 100,000 people)

The study’s findings revealed Toronto as the safest city to live in Canada, boasting a mere 286.9 offences per 100,000 residents. Quebec clinched the second spot with 301 crimes per 100,000 people, followed by Ottawa-Gatineau (318.8), Sherbrooke (327.4), and Barrie (333.9).

Methodology-wise, Money.ca meticulously analyzed crime statistics from Canadian cities with populations exceeding 100,000. Relevant data encompassing arson, robbery, impaired driving, and burglary were considered crucial for homeowners. Calculating the number of offences per 100,000 individuals using the Canadian Crime Index data for 2021, the study compiled a comprehensive list, illuminating the top ten safest and most dangerous areas to reside in across Canada.

This comprehensive analysis equips individuals contemplating relocation within Canada with valuable insights into the safety profiles of various cities, assisting in informed decision-making concerning residential choices and property investments.