I have lived in chilliwack /sardis, since i was five years old. I have never had a problem with crime until last year, my car door lock was punched out in the lickman rd parking lot. Thus being said i think a lot has to do with timing,when being the target of a crime. Sure the crime rate has become worse, but for me to have one problem in in 33years of living in the area is not bad. Personally i would say the quality of schools and areas to live in are far better on the sardis side of the highway, although i am sure a good local realtor will be more than happy to help you with that kind of information. Rosedale, Fairfield, Promontory, Greendale, Yarrow are also great options, and all very close to some fantastic fishing.