Manitoba RCMP Monthly Police-Reported Crime Statistics – November 2022

December 23, 2022
Winnipeg, Manitoba

News release

Calls for Service - November 2021 to November 2022:

East District: -11% (6,303 to 5,633)

West District: -8% (4,083 to 3,749)

North District: -9% (5,265 to 4,771)

Overall, the Districts' occurrence counts (combined) decreased by 10% (from 15,651 to 14,153), with decreases in all districts and the East District experiencing the largest decrease of -11%.

All Districts reported decreases in the Common Police Activities category, and the East District reported decreases in all four of the main categories.

For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts-eng.htm.

Manitoba East District

During November 2022, East District reported decreases in all categories over the same period in 2021. The following decreases and increases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

Overall, the category decreased by 6% (733 to 690) with the largest decrease occurring in Breach of Peace occurrences, down 25% (195 to 146), while the largest increase occurred in Persons reported Missing up 43% (67 to 96).

Crimes Against Person

Overall, there was a decrease in occurrences of 15% (418 to 355), with the largest decrease in Forcible Confinement, down 71% (7 to 2), and then Sexual Offences down 33% (49 to 33), while only one sub-category increased, Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threats which was up by 7% (115 to 123).

Crimes Against Property

There was no change overall in this category 0% (739 to 738). Fraud increased 26% (66 to 83) and Theft over $5000 decreased 26% (103 to 76), and Possession of Stolen Goods decreased 25% (24 to 18).

Drug Enforcement

The Drug Enforcement category decreased overall by 31% (15 to 8), with decreases in Trafficking, down 47% (15 to 8) and Possession down 29% (14 to 10).

Manitoba West District

During November 2022, West District reported an increase in Crimes against Person up 16%, while Crimes against Property decreased 17%, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

Overall, there was a decrease of 11% (544 to 486). The largest decrease occurred in Persons reported Missing, down by 42% (81 to 47), followed by Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property down by 24% (193 to 147). The largest increase was in the Wellbeing Check sub-category, up by 29% (84 to 108), followed by Breach of Peace, up 13% (106 to 120).

Crimes Against Person

Crimes against Person increased overall by 16% (270 to 312), with increases occurring in Forcible Confinement up 200% (3 to 9), Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threats up 20% (76 to 91) and Sexual Offences up 18% (22 to 26).

Crimes Against Property

Crimes against Property decreased 17% overall (708 to 588), with notable decreases in Break and Enter down by 35% (109 to 71), followed by Arson down by 31% (13 to 9), while Theft over $5000 increased minimally by 8%(48 to 52) occurrences.

Drug Enforcement

There was a 10% increase overall in Drug Enforcement (30 to 33), with Possession up 100% (5 to 10), while Trafficking was down by 25% (20 to 15).

Manitoba North District

During November 2022, over November 2021, the North District reported decreases in all occurrence groups except for Crimes against Property. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

There was a 31% decrease overall (874 to 600), with all sub-categories reporting decreases, notably, Persons reported Missing were down 63% (212 to 79), followed by Suspicious Person/Vehicle Property down by 57% (90 to 39) and Breach of Peace down 21% (352 to 277).

Crimes Against Person

The category decreased minimally overall by 3% (822 to 801). Notable decreases were reported in Sexual Offences down 34% (61 to 40) and Forcible Confinement down 20% (15 to 12). The only increase was reported in Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threats which were up 26 % (110 to 139).

Crimes Against Property

Overall, there was an increase of 11% (1041 to 1157). Theft over $5000 reported the largest increase of 50% (24 to 36) followed by Theft under $5000 up 44% (66 to 95). The largest decrease was reported in Arson down 60% (15 to 6), followed by Fraud down 25% (16 to 12).

Drug Enforcement

Drug Enforcement decreased in all sub-categories and also overall by 39% (54 to 33). Of note, Possession was down 70% (10 to 3) occurrences.

The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/index-eng.htm.

Any questions on the statistics can be directed to the Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit.

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