Expert says crime rate dropping but violent crime increasing in Calgary after Tuesday stabbing [Video]

Calgary police say unprovoked stranger attacks like a violent assault that took place Tuesday night on Penbrooke Meadows are rare but have a chilling effect.

On October 8th, a 34-year-old man waiting at the bus stop on Pensacola Way southeast was repeatedly stabbed and beaten.

Police say it was a random attack.

“You hear about this stuff in big cities like New York, not Calgary! It makes you feel uneasy,” said Brandon Beirnes who witnessed  the incident on his street. 

Calgary Police say this type of crime is not common.

“It’s a concern for all Calgarians when they hear that in the news. Many (incidents like these) are targeted, (but) the random stranger attacks are very rare,” said Jordan Nolan of the Calgary police. 

Violent crime up: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says in 2023.. violent crime across the country was up five per cent over the previous year, continuing a decade-long trend.

“Crime is down, but violent crime is up,” said Dan …