Vancouver Safety

• Metro Vancouver residents say violence, crime escalating in downtown core: poll

  Nearly 80 per cent said they’re concerned with the current state of the downtown area, with 40 per cent of Vancouver residents saying they fear for their safety on a daily basis.

  Crime

  Apr 22, 2023
  
• Downtown Vancouver businesses flag safety concerns after fatal stabbing at Starbucks

  Paul Schmidt, a 37-year-old husband and father, died after being stabbed outside a Starbucks at Granville and Georgia streets Sunday evening.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
  
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• 100% of women living in Downtown Eastside tents report experiencing violence: survey

  All of the women who responded to a recent survey said they did not feel safe, and had been subjected to violence, including sexual assaults.

  Crime

  Mar 28, 2023
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• Downtown Vancouver resident fears for family’s safety after drug user chases her with needle

  Following the incident on Tuesday, the woman shared a video online to warn others about what happened.

  Crime

  Aug 19, 2020