South Calgary
CENTREResidential
Sits in the Centre.
Calgary divides naturally along its NW / NE / SW / SE compass. Each quadrant carries its own grain. The dot on the right shows where South Calgary sits in relation to downtown and the other 270 communities.
- Code
- SOC
- Sector
- CENTRE
- Class
- Residential
- Coordinates
- 51.02681, -114.10207View on Google Maps
South Calgary recorded a 37% year‑over‑year drop in reported incidents.
A primarily residential centre neighbourhood with modest green space, a single private Montessori school, and convenient access to a community centre and library. Recent data show a notable decline in reported incidents.
- Median residential assessed value is $408,500, reflecting steady market interest in the centre.
- The local fire hall (Station 05) lies just 0.5 km from the community centre, supporting quick emergency response.
- Nineteen bus stops inside the boundary provide good internal transit connectivity.
- Reported incidents fell 37% year‑over‑year, indicating improved safety.
- A culturally significant community park offers local recreation and gathering space.
- No public elementary, junior or senior high schools are located within the community — residents rely on schools outside the boundary.
- Only one community park is present, limiting the variety of local green spaces.
- Vehicle‑related thefts remain the most frequent crime category despite the overall decline.
Consider if: Consider if you need public elementary or high schools within walking distance.
Generated . AI-authored, grounded in the City of Calgary Open Data above. Cautious verbs and Canadian English by design. Generative AI is experimental and may contain inaccuracies — verify any fact that matters to you against the authoritative source before relying on it. Not financial or real-estate advice.
Crime, by category
and quarter.
128 total reports — trailing 4 quarters · latest 2025
Assault (Non-domestic)
14 reports · YoY 6
Break & Enter · Commercial
24 reports · YoY 5
Break & Enter · Dwelling
4 reports · YoY 0
Break & Enter · Other Premises
13 reports · YoY 0
Commercial Robbery
6 reports · YoY 6
Street Robbery
4 reports · YoY 0
Theft FROM Vehicle
43 reports · YoY 11
Theft OF Vehicle
14 reports · YoY 2
Violence 'Other' (Non-domestic)
6 reports · YoY 2
Source · Calgary Police Service. Counts are reported incidents, not convictions. Categories follow the CPS taxonomy. Domestic violence is excluded.
How does each quarter compare across years?
Each line is one year. The most-recent year is drawn in prairie-blue; earlier years fade through the blue-sky spectrum toward pale-sky. Hover for quarterly totals.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
When is this community quieter?
Each cell counts reported crime incidents in that quarter — lighter shades read as quieter, darker as busier. Hover a cell for the exact total.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
How has this community tracked the assessment roll?
| Class | Parcels | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential | 88 | $2,520,000 | $22.5K – $16.8M |
Source: City of Calgary, Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel). Values are assessed — not sale price. Assessments are produced annually and reflect estimated market value as of July 1 of the previous year.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Transit Stops + LRT Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. LRT routes: Red Line (201) runs north-south, Blue Line (202) east-west; downtown stations serve both.
| School | Type | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
Maria Montessori School - cSPACE King Edward Location cSPACE Projects 1721-29 Avenue SW | Maria Montessori Education Centre of Calgary, Ltd. · Unknown | 0.1 km |
Dr. Oakley School 3904 20 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.9 km |
William Reid School 1216 36 Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.0 km |
Richmond School 2701 - 22 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.0 km |
Mount Royal School 2234 14 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Junior High | 1.1 km |
Calgary Arts Academy 2036 20 Avenue SW | Calgary Arts Academy Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.1 km |
North Point School 2445 - 23 Ave SW | North Point School for Boys · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.3 km |
North Point School - DSEPS 2445 23 Ave SW | North Point School for Boys · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.3 km |
North Point School for Boys 2445 - 23 Avenue SW | North Point School for Boys · Elementary/Junior High | 1.3 km |
Rundle College Academy 4330 - 16 Street S.W. | Rundle College Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.3 km |
Lycee Louis Pasteur 4099 Garrison Blvd. S.W. | Lycee Louis Pasteur Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.3 km |
Altadore School 4506 16 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.4 km |
Earl Grey School 845 Hillcrest Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.4 km |
Banbury Crossroads Academy 201, 2451 Dieppe Ave. SW | Banbury Crossroads School · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.4 km |
Access Academy Suite 100 B1 2451 Dieppe AVE | Access Academy Inc. · Unknown | 1.4 km |
Banbury Crossroads School B1 #201 2451 Dieppe Avenue S.W. | Banbury Crossroads School · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.4 km |
Access Academy B1 - 2451 Dieppe Avenue S.W. Box 100 | Access International College (Calgary) Incorporated · Unknown | 1.4 km |
Access Academy Suite 100, B1, 2451 Dieppe Ave | Access Academy Inc. · Junior High/Senior High | 1.4 km |
Horizon Leadership Academy 199 Queen Charlotte Drive SE | The Palliser School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.6 km |
Calgary Classical Academy Currie Campus 2415 Battleford Ave SW | Alberta Classical Academy Ltd. · Elementary/Junior High | 1.6 km |
Elbow Park School 721 38 Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.6 km |
Sacred Heart Elementary School 1312 - 15 Street S.W. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Elementary | 1.6 km |
Master's Academy 4414 Crowchild Trail S.W. | The Palliser School Division · Elementary | 1.6 km |
Master's College 4414 Crowchild Trail SW | The Palliser School Division · Junior High/Senior High | 1.6 km |
New Heights School and Learning Services 2521 Dieppe Ave SW | New Heights School and Learning Services Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.7 km |
Clear Water Academy 3910 Quesnay Wood Drive SW | Clear Water Academy Foundation · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.7 km |
Sunalta School 536 Sonora Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.7 km |
Rideau Park School 829 Rideau Rd SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.9 km |
Connaught School 1121 12 Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.9 km |
Montessori School of Calgary 2201 Cliff Street S.W. | Montessori School of Calgary · Elementary | 2.0 km |
Alternative High School 5003 20 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Senior High | 2.0 km |
Source: City of Calgary, Schools. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. Combines public boards (Calgary School Division, Calgary Catholic, Francophone) with private and charter networks.
| Name | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|
South Calgary Park Alexander Calhoun Library | Community Park | 6.3 ha |
Source: City of Calgary, Parks Sites. Categories follow Calgary's planning hierarchy — from Regional parks at the city scale down to Sub-neighbourhood green-space pockets. Operational entries (depots, non-park assets) are excluded. Areas computed from each site's polygon at sync time.
| Place | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| South Calgary Community Centre | Community Centre | 3130 16 ST SW |
| Giuffre Family Library | Library | 3223 14 ST SW |
Source: City of Calgary, Community Services. Includes community centres, libraries, hospitals, courts, attractions, social-development centres and visitor info points whose address falls inside the community boundary.
The Calgary Fire Department operates 43 stations across the city, 24/7.
Source: City of Calgary, Fire Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual response time depends on routing, time of day, and station availability. Stations serve multiple communities.