Edmonton Noise Complaints

Discover trends in noise complaints across Edmonton with this comprehensive dataset. It provides detailed records of noise disturbances, public complaints, and enforcement actions, helping residents and policymakers understand community concerns.

Each complaint entry includes key details such as complaint category, type, officer involvement, resolution status, and cannabis-related infractions. Users can analyze patterns in noise enforcement and neighborhood-specific issues, tracking how concerns are addressed over time.

The dataset also offers geospatial insights, including street locations, neighborhood identifiers, and geographic coordinates. This makes it easy to map complaint hotspots, assess enforcement effectiveness, and identify areas needing policy adjustments.

By providing a data-driven view of Edmonton’s noise complaint landscape, this resource supports urban planning, public safety initiatives, and proactive community engagement. Whether you're a resident, researcher, or city official, explore this dataset to stay informed and contribute to a quieter, more livable Edmonton.

Statistics

The dataset includes approximately 13,246 noise complaints filed in Edmonton, offering a focused perspective on noise-related concerns and enforcement activities. The majority of complaints have been recorded in recent years, reflecting ongoing community concerns about noise disturbances.

Yearly Trends

Noise complaints have been reported consistently over the years, with annual complaint counts fluctuating. The dataset includes 160 complaints from 2025 so far, with 909 complaints in 2024 and 1,079 complaints in 2023. The highest number of complaints occurred in 2022, with 1,244 cases, followed by 2017 with 1,191 cases.

Infraction Status

Most noise complaints have been resolved, with 96.51% marked as completed. A small percentage (3.35%) had inspections conducted, while only 0.12% remain new and unresolved.

Neighbourhood Hotspots

Noise complaints are concentrated in specific neighbourhoods, with the highest numbers recorded in Downtown (7.58%), Wîhkwêntôwin (6.71%), and Westmount (1.62%). Other notable areas include Garneau, Strathcona, and Windermere, each accounting for around 1.4%–1.5% of complaints.

Street-Level Activity

High-activity streets for noise complaints include 123 STREET NW (1.01%), 103 STREET NW (0.97%), and 115 STREET NW (0.96%). Other notable streets include 120 STREET NW, Jasper Avenue NW, and 104 STREET NW, each recording between 0.75% and 0.92% of total complaints.

Overall Insights

This dataset provides valuable insights into noise complaints in Edmonton, helping to identify high-complaint areas, recurring issues, and enforcement trends. It serves as a useful tool for policymakers, urban planners, and residents aiming to reduce noise disturbances and improve community well-being.

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Explore noise complaints in Edmonton with searchable maps, heatmaps and detailed reports on disturbances, enforcement actions, and resolution statuses. This dataset includes complaint categories, locations, and trends, providing valuable insights for residents, researchers, and policymakers.

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