Safety in Vancouver Canada
You
have probably heard that Vancouver is a very safe city. In fact, all of Canada is well known as a safe, just and peaceful
society.
Low Crime Rate in Canada
Although Canadian crime rates have never been high, they have steadily fallen since the
1990s. In 1997, Canada's police-reported crime rate decreased for the sixth
year in a row, falling by five per cent. Violent crimes declined for the fifth
year in a row in 1997 and Canada's homicide rate now accounts for less than one
percent of all reported violent incidents.
Canada Safer than the USA
Canada is much safer than the United States. When evaluating safety, it is important to consider the distinct differences
between Canada and the United States. Unlike its US neighbors to the south,
handguns are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted in Canada.
Homes in the United States have approximately five times as many handguns as
homes in Canada. The homicide rate in the United States is approximately four
times the Canadian rate. The handgun homicide rate in the US is approximately
15 times higher than in Canada. The gun-related robbery rate is approximately
3.5 times higher in the US than in Canada.
Safe Roads in Canada
Canada is also a safe country in which to drive. In the US, there are
approximately 1.98 fatalities per 10,000 registered vehicles, as opposed to
1.62 in Canada.
No Natural Disasters in Vancouver
Canada is immune to most natural disasters that affect other places in the
world. This is especially true in Vancouver, where typhoons, hurricanes,
floods, and tornadoes are unheard of.
You will have a more pleasant visit if you do not need to worry about your
personal safety. Fortunately, Canada is one of the safest countries in the
world in which to live and study.
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© 2013 Vancouver English Centre
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Last updated on Oct 14/11
at 11:57 PDT
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