According to the Monthly Police-Reported Crime Stats, the RCMP across the province saw a decline of about 10% in calls for service in November.
The West District saw the smallest decline, with 8% fewer calls for service year over year, while the North District saw a 9% decline and the East District was down 11%. During November 2022, the West District reported an increase in Crimes against Persons by 16%, while Crimes against Property decreased by 17%, over the same period in 2021.
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 Persons increased overall by 16% (270 to 312), with increases occurring in Forcible Confinement up 200% (3 to 9), Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threats up by 20% (76 to 91), and Sexual Offences up 18% (22 to 26).
Crimes Against Property
Crimes against Property decreased by 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).
