WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE

A CULTURE OF SAFETY FOR ALL

2020 STATISTICAL REPORT

 A Message from the Chief of Police

T he Winnipeg Police Service 2020

Statistical Report reflects the
WE VALUE
INTEGRITY
crime that was reported in Winnipeg, We act in an open, honest and trustworthy way in all of our
but it only tells part of the story in TABLE OF CONTENTS
interactions with each other and the public.
what was a remarkable year that saw
the city deal with the effects of the Spotlight........................................4
NORTH RESPECT
COVID-19 virus. We honour the diversity of individuals, showing Complement..................................6
CENTRAL
EAST
There were several interesting understanding and acceptance for all people.
dynamics observed in 2020: Demographics...............................8
WEST
Calls to our Communications Centre
CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES Criminal Code Offences...............12
We conduct ourselves in a professional manner at all
dropped by almost 6%, yet the total
times, are above reproach and demonstrate pride and Crimes by District........................18
number of calls dispatched increased.
commitment to the people and communities we serve.
Danny G. Smyth Of the calls dispatched, the number of Activity by Community................32
Chief of Police Check Wellbeing incidents increased
by 12%, surpassing Domestic ACCOUNTABILITY Youth Crime.................................34
incidents as the most dispatched event. While COVID-19 might be a We make quality, ethical decisions that guide our individual
District Stations causal factor in these changes, it will likely be another year before and collective efforts and are responsible for our actions, Persons Charged.........................38
we see the full effects of the pandemic on police operations. use of resources and effectiveness.
CENTRAL DISTRICT Crime Severity Index...................40
WPS Headquarters Property crime was significantly reduced compared to the previous
245 Smith Street COURAGE Domestic Events..........................42
year, with fewer reports of break & enter, shoplifting and theft Whether serving on the streets or providing leadership and
204-986-6246 Hate Crime...................................44
under $5000 being reported. There was a dramatic decrease support, we will make tough decisions and take decisive
WEST DISTRICT in the number of liquor store thefts, primarily driven by the actions to valiantly protect people and communities.
2321 Grant Avenue implementation of security protocols by the Manitoba Liquor & Firearms and Weapons...............45
204-986-6060 Lotteries.

OUR MISSION
Clearance.....................................46
NORTH DISTRICT There was a modest decrease in violent crimes, driven primarily by
260 Hartford Avenue Events for Service........................48
a reduction in all robberies. However, the number of homicides was
204-986-6313
quite high for the second year in a row. I do note some cause for Build safe and healthy communities Communications Centre........51
EAST DISTRICT concern regarding the increase in assault with a weapon offences,
1750 Dugald Road and in particular, the number of knife related events. across Winnipeg through excellence in Citizen-generated...................52
204-986-6262
As a police service we strive to have a workforce that is reflective of law enforcement, protection and crime Police-initiated.......................53
the community we serve. Throughout the pandemic we made the
most of the resources we had, providing a balanced and strategic
prevention. Endnotes......................................54
approach to manage a challenging environment.

OUR VISION
Org Chart.....................................55
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the
Winnipeg Police Service for their dedication and commitment to
the citizens of Winnipeg during the pandemic.
A Culture of Safety for All

Danny G. Smyth
Chief of Police
SPOTLIGHT Total Crimes

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Each square represents one percent - green shows the crimes going down compared to 2019, red shows the crimes going up compared to 2019.

Population vs Police Officers Policing per Capita Cost 62 072 10 467 44 455
$398
Grand Total Total of All Total of All
$395 of All Crimes Violent Crimes Property Crimes
$387 $388
-10 % over 2019 -3 % over 2019 -13.6 % over 2019
$379

$363

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Crime Type Overview






2020 2019 5-year average

JUST The authorized complement of police

10 467
3% 5%
officers has been decreasing steadily since
THE 2015 while the population continues to Violent 10 878
FACTS increase every year. Crimes
9 972 < 2019 > 5-year Avg
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

14% 11%






44 455
Property 51 483
Crimes < 2019 > 5-year Avg
39 889
Total Police-initiated Total Calls to the
Dispatched Events Communications 5 759
83 388 Centre Other 5 674 2% 5%
10.4% over 2019 610 774 Crimes
5 490 < 2019 > 5-year Avg
-5.8% over 2019
685

Total Citizen-generated Check Wellbeing

Traffic
Crimes
609 13% 5%
718 < 2019 > 5-year Avg
Dispatched Events
18 991
158 329 12.4% over 2019
Drug
636
564 13% 12%
1.4% over 2019
Crimes < 2019 > 5-year Avg
721

POLICE-INITIATED CITIZEN-GENERATED TOTAL

2015 72 613 127 886 200 499

2016 68 165 137 476 205 641 All Other Crimes Combined
Dispatched 2017 80 540 144 591 225 131 71.6% 16.9% Violent Crimes

Events 2018 Property 9.3% Other Crimes
75 320 149 884 225 204

Crimes 1.1% Traffic Crimes
2019

75 512 156 158 231 670
1.0% Drug Crimes

2020 83 388 158 329 241 717

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 2020
Authorized
Complement
COMPLEMENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Authorized 2020 Complement
Officers / 100 000 Population Winnipeg
Chief of Police 1
2015 200.5
Population*
766 894
1 356
Deputy Chief 3
Superintendent 4 2016 196.7
Police Officers Inspector 20
2017 191.6
Staff Sergeant 28
Sergeant 89 2018 181.4

Police Officers Patrol/Detective Sergeant 186

2019 177.9 JUST The officer to population ratio
Constable 1025
THE
561
Civilian Members
11.4%
Indigenous
Total Police Officers
Civilians (including 75 Cadets)
1356
561
2020 176.8
FACTS
has been shrinking since 2015.

Demographics
Total Members 1917
(Including Cadets) Population * 766 894
7.9%
566:1
2020 Recruits 57

:
Residents per Police Officer 566:1
Visible Minorities Police Officers †
Police Officers per 100 000 population 176.8
Indigenous 11.4% Residents per
16%
Tax Supported Expenses $305 029 727
Visible Minorities 7.9% Police Officer Per Capita Cost $397.75

1 917
Women Disability 0.4%
Physical Area 475.2 km2

$305 029 727

Women 16.0%

Civilians &
$397.75
Total Members Civilians (Including Cadets) †

Cadets Indigenous 9.5%

Tax Supported Expenses
Visible Minorities 12.8% Per Capita Cost
9.5% Disability
Women
1.2%
61.9%
Indigenous Recruits Hired in 2020
Volunteers

12.8% Community Volunteers 65

Visible Minority Visible Minority 67% of
Visible Minorities Hours contributed 3400 JUST

Officers
Current
recruits
40 THE

Recruits
Volunteer languages (inc. ASL) 19 Indigenous Indigenous have post-
Languages Spoken 61.9% Volunteer age range 18-82
FACTS secondary
Women Women Women education
399
* Statistics Canada 2020 population estimate based on

census data
Multiple Races/Ethnicities 0% 5% 10% 15%
Multilingual Members † Data do not add to 100% because members may self-


declare in more than one category
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

1
Chief
3
Deputy Chiefs
4
Superintendents
20
Inspectors
28
Staff
89
Sergeants
186
Patrol/Detective
1Constables
025
Sergeants Sergeants

6 7
CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
Total Crimes
Violent Crimes Property Crimes

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20
12 000 60 000

10 000 50 000

Actual Rates24 Clearance 8 000 40 000

% Diff. over

Clear Rate18
% Diff over
over 20195
6 000 30 000

2020 Rate
per 100 K

% Rate ∆
5-Yr Avg5

5-Yr Avg5
2019-20

Rate ∆
Actual

Clear
2020

2020
% ∆5
4 000 20 000

2 000 10 000
Violent Crimes 10 467 -3.0% 5.0% 1 365.0 -4.1% 2.3% 59.8% 1.6%

Criminal Code Property Crimes

Other Crimes
44 455
5 759
-13.6%
1.5%
11.4%
4.9%
5 796.7
750.9
-14.0%
1.1%
7.4%
1.1%
18.0%
89.7%
4.0%
-2.2%
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Offence1 Totals Traffic Crimes 685 12.5% -4.5% 89.3 12.0% -8.0% 100.0% 4.1%
CDSA 636 12.7% -11.8% 83.0 12.4% 37.3% 95.5% -0.8%
Federal Offences 70 -18.0% -65.7% 9.1 -19.7% -67.1% 98.7% 0.0% Traffic Crimes CDSA
Grand Total 62 072 -10.0% 8.9% 8 094.0 -10.8% 5.7% 33.3% 4.3% 900 900
800 800
700 700

62 072 10 467 44 455

600 600
500 500
400 400
Total Total Total 300 300
Crimes Violent Crimes Property Crimes 200 200
-10% over 2019 -3% over 2019 -13.6% over 2019 100 100
0 0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

JUST 2020 is the first year since 2013 where total reported Other Crimes Grand Total - All Crimes
THE crime incidents decreased over the previous year 7 000 80 000
FACTS 6 000 70 000
5 000 60 000
4 000 50 000
3 000 40 000

685 636
Total
5 759 2 000
1 000
30 000
20 000
Total Total 0 10 000
Traffic Crimes CDSA Crimes Other Crimes 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
12.5% over 2019 12.7% over 2019 1.5% over 2019 0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Previous 5-year average

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 CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES VIOLENT CRIMES

VIOLENT CRIMES Violent Crimes

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Homicides by Location Assaults by Location

42 1 809 174 800
40% 60% 4% 68% Homicides Robberies Aggravated Assaults All Sexual Assaults
Public Private Other Residential -4.5% over 2019 -16.3% over 2019 -16.3% over 2019 -1.3 % over 2019
Spaces Residences
and 6%
Streets Commercial

22% Actual Rates24 Clearance

Public Spaces

Change over 20195

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Clearance Rate18
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

Rate Change
Percent Rate
Actual 2020

per 100 000

2019-2020

Clearance
2020 Rate

2020
Sexual Assaults by Location

VIOLENT CRIMES
17%
Other 59% JUST On average the WPS receives Homicide 42 -4.5% 50.0% 5.5 -4.9% -16.0% 87.2% -2.0%
Residential 4 firearm-related and 4 Other Violations Causing Death 2 0.0% 0.0% 0.3 0.0% -3.6% 100.0% +50.0%
5% THE knife-related calls for service Attempted Murder 14 11 0.0% -42.7% 1.4 -9.0% 35.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Commercial FACTS every day. Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 2 -33.3% -67.7% 0.3 38.0% 120.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 23 43.8% 55.4% 3.0 43.2% 21.0% 43.5% -31.5%
19% Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
775 -2.0% 5.2% 101.1 -2.4% 1.4% 42.1% +2.2%
Public Spaces
Other Sexual Offences 2, 13
221 5.7% 22.6% 28.8 11.0% 18.2% 59.9% -5.1%
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 174 -16.3% 1.0% 22.7 -16.7% 42.0% 77.6% +8.4%

Assault with Weapon /

2 360 9.1% 24.1% 307.7 8.6% 19.6% 51.9% -0.6%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2

Common Assault - Level 1 2 3 329 -0.8% 2.1% 434.1 -1.2% -1.6% 73.7% +3.0%
Robberies by Type Personal Robberies by Type All Assaults against Peace Officer 2
323 -18.6% -13.7% 42.1 -19.0% -16.8% 100.0% +1.8%
All Other Assaults 2
16 220.0% 90.5% 2.1 86.0% 18.0% 87.5% -12.5%

Personal Firearms Offences

56 -26.3% 14.8% 7.3 -26.6% -27.0% 79.7% +22.9%
Robbery (use of / discharge / point)
48%
71.3% Personal Robbery 47% Strong-arm All Robberies 2 1 809 -16.3% -5.0% 235.9 -16.6% -8.4% 33.3% +0.7%
28.1% Armed Robbery Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement 2, 16 38 5.6% -20.5% 5.0 5.1% -23.4% 92.1% -2.3%
Commercial Robbery
Robbery All Abductions 2
5 0.0% 4.2% 0.7 -12.5% -30.0% 40.0% -20.0%
Extortion 2
20 53.8% 96.1% 2.6 53.2% -7.0% 19.0% -28.6%
Criminal Harassment 73 37.7% 29.9% 9.5 40.0% -21.0% 77.6% -0.5%
Uttering Threats 1 087 -5.1% 5.3% 141.7 -5.5% 1.5% 70.2% +0.1%
0.6% Financial Robbery 5% Car-jacking Threatening / Harassing Communications 20 14 -22.2% -26.3% 1.8 -22.5% -79.0% 30.6% +0.6%
Commodification of Sexual Activity 22 59 -46.8% -42.4% 7.7 73.0% N/A 94.9% -2.2%
Other Violent Crimes 2
28 -49.1% -29.3% 3.7 -49.3% -29.0% 78.4% -18.3%
Total 10 467 -3.0% 5.0% 1 365.0 -4.1% 2.3% 59.8% +1.6%

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 CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES PROPERTY CRIMES

PROPERTY CRIMES MOST Property Crimes

% ∆ 2019
STOLEN ITEMS 20 0 20

Break and Enter by Type Mischief 39% 5 255 2 893 6 610

Consumable
Goods
421 Break and Enter
-18.7% over 2019
Motor Vehicle Thefts
-16.4% over 2019
Shoplifting under $5K
-14.8% over 2019

(includes liquor)
Arson
34.5% over 2019

22%
Motor
Vehicles
37% 63% 68% 32%
Residential Non-Residential All other Mischief
Property
Crime 8%
Personal
Liquor Thefts †
Accessories
(includes
2015 201 clothing)
Actual Rates24 Clearance
2016 158
5%

Change over 20195

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Clearance Rate18
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

Rate Change
Percent Rate
2017

Actual 2020

per 100 000

368

2019-2020

Clearance
2020 Rate

2020
Bicycles
2018 2 084

2019 5 193
PROPERTY CRIMES
2020 774 4% Arson 2, 3
Break & Enter 2
5 255
421 34.5%
-18.7%
8.8%
-3.0%
54.9
685.2
34.0%
-19.0%
4.9%
-6.5%
10.2%
14.4%
-1.3%
+3.5%
Fuel
Possess Stolen Property 6,19
606 -27.5% -0.6% 79.0 -27.8% -4.2% 100.0% 0.0%
Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
2 893 -16.4% 9.9% 377.2 -16.7% 6.0% 7.5% +0.8%
Liquor Store Theft Frequency† Theft Over $5,000 (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2
129 -24.6% -18.6% 16.8 -24.9% -21.5% 19.3% +15.2%

2019 2020
Jan to Mar
2020
April
2020
Mar to Dec
2% Theft Over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle 2
Shoplifting over $5000 2
82
16
-10.9%
-15.8%
4.1%
17.6%
10.7
2.1
-11.2%
-16.1%
0.3%
13.4%
1.2%
62.5%
+15.2%
+15.2%
Machinery
EVERY EVERY EVERY Theft - $5,000 or Under (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2
3 463 -32.8% -24.5% 451.6 -33.1% -27.2% 30.6% +11.9%
Controlled
entrances
and Tools
Theft - $5,000 or Under from Motor Vehicle 2
6 661 -27.3% -2.8% 868.6 -27.6% -6.3% 0.6% +15.2%

50 mins 90 mins 23.9 hours

installed at
Shoplifting under $5000 2
6 610 -14.8% 67.8% 861.9 -15.1% 61.8% 71.5% +15.2%
all Winnipeg
Liquor Marts Fraud 2, 11
3 707 -1.1% 50.3% 483.4 -1.5% 44.9% 12.8% -1.0%

20% Identity Fraud/Theft 2

Mischief 2 14 302
310 -3.1%
2.2%
21.1%
14.5%
40.4
1 864.9
-3.5%
1.8%
16.7%
10.4%
27.3%
4.2%
+15.2%
+0.8%
Other
† Total 44 455 -13.6% 11.4% 5 796.7 -14.0% 7.4% 18.0% +4.0%
Only includes thefts from Manitoba Liquor Marts during hours of operation
Property

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 TRAFFIC

TRAFFIC CRIMES

Percent Change5

% Difference over
5-Year Average5
2019-2020
2020
Criminal Code Traffic Offences

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20
TRAFFIC CRIMES †
Dangerous Operation Causing Death 3 -25.0% 15.4%

119
Highway Traffic Act Offences - Officer Enforcement Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm 10 900.0% 47.1%
% ∆ 2019

20 0 20 Dangerous Operation 83 45.6% 38.3%

Total Dangerous Dangerous Operation Evade Police Causing Death 0 0.0% -100%

Highway Traffic Act Offences - Photo Enforcement

Driving Dangerous Operation Evade Police Causing Bodily Harm 0 0.0% -100%
40.0% over 2019 Dangerous Operation Evade Police 23 0.0% 25.0%
% ∆ 2019

20 0 20 Impaired Operation Causing Death (Alcohol) 1 0.0% 25.0%

Impaired Operation Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol) 3 -25.0% -16.7%
Impaired Operation or Over 0.08 (Alcohol) 236 -18.9% -41.7%

600
13 735
Exceeding
Impaired Operation (Alcohol and Drugs) *
Impaired Operation (Drugs)
13
14
0.0%
7.7% 89.2%
N/A

500
400 289 Speed Limits
-3.7% over 2019
Impaired Operation - Unspecified*
Fail/Refuse to Provide Breath/Blood Sample
13
9
85.7%
-83.6% -71.2%
N/A

300 People were Fail to Stop or Remain Causing Death 0 0.0% -100%
Impaired 200 charged Fail to Stop or Remain Causing Bodily Harm 2 -60.0% -73.0%
100 with Impaired Fail to Stop or Remain 6 -14.3% -76.4%
0 Driving Driving while Prohibited 268 106.9% 107.2%

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Other Criminal Code Traffic Violation 1 0.0% -28.6%

60000
897
Using Phone or
Total
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT OFFENCES - OFFICER ENFORCEMENT
685 12.1% -4.9%

50000 10 136 Other Device

Exceeding Speed Limits
Disobey Traffic Control Devices
13 735
10 163
-3.7%
-17.0%
-2.6%
-20.6%
40000
People were -51.9% over 2019
Officer 30000
20000
charged All Other HTA Offences
Drive without Insurance Card
4 433
1 540
-51.7%
-34.9%
-63.8%
-42.9%
Enforced 10000
with Disobeying
Drive without Licence or Invalid Licence 1 331 -37.9% -38.5%
0
Traffic Control
Use Telephone/Other Device While Driving 897 -51.9% -75.5%

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Devices
Total 32 099 -23.7% -34.0%

160 000
Intersection Camera
33 661
Mobile Photo
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT OFFENCES - PHOTO ENFORCEMENT
Mobile Photo Radar (reduced speed school zones) ‡ 33 661 -19.5% -30.8%

140 000
Mobile Photo Radar (all others) 41 937 -14.8% -16.1%
(red light violation) Radar (Reduced Intersection Camera (exceed speed limit) 26 386 -7.2% -18.2%
Photo
120 000
100 000 Intersection Camera (exceed Speed School Intersection Camera (red light violation) 7 470 -21.5% -24.7%
Enforced 80 000
60 000
speed limit) Zones) Total 109 454 -15.1% -22.3%
Mobile Photo Radar (reduced -19.5% over 2019
40 000 * New category effective 2019
20 000 speed school zones)‡
†C riminal Code Traffic Offence totals vary slightly with overall offences page due to differences in
0 Mobile Photo Radar data download times

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
(all others) ‡ Reduced speed school zones enforcement was suspended in spring due to school closures

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OTHER CRIMES CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES CONTROLLED DRUGS & SUBSTANCES ACT CDSA
DRUG
OFFENCES
CRIMES

Other Crimes CDSA Crimes

% ∆ 2019
% ∆ 2019
20 0 20 20 0 20

3 859 110 92
5 759 504 287
Administration of
Justice Violations
Possession Meth
-20.3% over 2019
Trafficking Meth
-8.9% over 2019 65 224
Total Other Crimes Counterfeiting Child Pornography 5.5% over 2019 Possession Trafficking
1.5% over 2019 123% over 2019 92.6% over 2019 Cocaine Cocaine
85.7% over 2019 33.3% over 2019

Actual Rates24
Change over 20195
Clearance Actual Rates24 Clearance

Change over 20195

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5
Clearance Rate18

Clearance Rate18
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Rate Change

Rate Change
Percent Rate

Percent Rate
Actual 2020

Actual 2020
per 100 000

per 100 000

2019-2020

2019-2020
Clearance

Clearance
2020 Rate

2020 Rate
2020

2020
OTHER CRIMES CDSA
Counterfeiting 2 504 123.0% 331.5% 65.7 122.1% 316.0% 2.1% -1.4% Possession - Cocaine 65 85.7% 19.5% 8.5 85.0% 15.2% 94.2% -5.8%
Weapons Violations 792 -11.4% 17.9% 103.3 -11.8% 13.7% 89.3% -1.3% Possession - Methamphetamines 110 -20.3% N/A 14.3 N/A N/A 98.2% -1.8%
Child Pornography 2
287 92.6% 196.5% 37.4 -27.0% 72.0% 8.5% -12.8% Possession - Other 39 11.4% N/A 5.1 N/A N/A 67.5% -13.1%
Prostitution 22
1 N/C -54.5% 0.1 75.0% 72.0% 100.0% +100.0% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Cocaine 2
224 33.3% 17.6% 29.2 32.8% 13.4% 99.1% +2.5%
Disturb the Peace 32 -46.7% -22.3% 4.2 -46.9% -6.0% 77.0% -6.6% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Meth 2
92 -8.9% N/A 12.0 N/A N/A 93.9% -5.1%
Administration of Justice Violations 2 3 859 -5.5% -10.2% 503.2 -5.9% -13.4% 100.0% 0.0% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Other 2 91 31.9% N/A 11.9 N/A N/A 95.7% +8.2%
Other Criminal Code Violations 2 284 8.4% 7.3% 37.0 8.0% 3.4% 70.7% +11.4% Cannabis-related Criminal Charges 25 15 -16.7% N/A 2.0 N/A N/A 86.7% N/A
Total 5 759 1.5% 4.9% 750.9 1.1% 1.1% 89.7% -2.2% Total 636 12.7% -11.8% 83.0 12.4% 37.3% 95.5% -0.8%
FEDERAL STATUTES
YCJA 12 69 -18.0% -66.1% 9.0 -19.1% -67.3% 98.6% -1.4%
Other Federal Statutes 2
1 0.0% 150.0% 0.1 0.0% 141.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Total Federal Statutes 70 -18.0 -65.7% 9.1 -19.7% -67.1% 98.7% 0.0%

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-7.8% over 2019
Property Crimes
in All Districts
-12.2% over 2019
10 294
Violent Crimes
33.3% Clearance Rate Downtown lies within
5 356
Downtown17
in All Districts
9.4% over 2019
in All Districts
4.3% over 2019
12 017 the Central District. -19.8% over 2019

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22.8%
East

Lom
bard

Portage Downtown Central West North East

Retail

2 094
GRAND TOTALS

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% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

% Diff. over 5-Yr Avg5

The Portage Avenue Zones University Ellic

2019-2020 % ∆5

2019-2020 % ∆5

2019-2020 % ∆5

2019-2020 % ∆5

2019-2020 % ∆5

2019-2020 % ∆5

ham
include the University Gra
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Zone, the Retail Zone, the

Portage Avenue Commercial

Sports, Hospitality and

Zones
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-32.6% over 2019 rta St. M
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Entertainment Zone, and the

Furby
Sports, Hospitality
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Mai
Commercial Zone.
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And Entertainment
2 094 -32.6% -19.9% 5 356 -19.8% -7.3% 15 841 -4.2% 8.3% 17 661 -9.3% 15.2% 12 017 -10.0% 0.9% 14 157 -7.5% 13.1%
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 PORTAGE AVE ZONES CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT PORTAGE AVE ZONES

Portage Ave

4 66 183 6
% ∆ 2019

20 0 20

Aggravated All Break and Possession

Lom
bard Assaults Robberies Enter Meth
Retail
Retail District -71.4% over 2019 -44.5% over 2019 -1.6% over 2019 Same as 2019
e
Ellic
University
University District
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Gra
Commercial
Commercial District

ge ary
rta St. M
Po
Sports, Hospitality

Furby
Sports, Hospitality
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Mai
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And Entertainment
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District

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Por

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 0 -100.0% -100.0% Arson 2, 3
20 233.3% 108.3% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 14 -12.5% -2.8%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% 0.0% Break & Enter 2
183 -1.6% 56.7% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 10 -9.1% 16.3%
Attempted Murder 14 0 -100.0% -100.0% Possess Stolen Property 6,19 14 -50.0% -31.4% Total 24 -11.1% 4.3%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 -100.0% -100.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
40 -31.0% -18.0% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
3 200.0% 400.0% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 4 33.3% -4.8%
3 0.0% -28.6%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
18 -52.6% -46.7% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 6 0.0% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

4 100.0% 53.8% Theft Over $5,000
4 -63.6% -53.5%
Possession - Other 2 -60.0% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 4 -71.4% -57.4% Trafficking/Production/
5 N/C 4.2%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 0 -100.0% -100.0% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
86 7.5% 14.1%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
122 -66.2% -64.5%
Central Assault - Level 1 12 188 22.1% 15.3% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 3 -25.0% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 29 38.1% 23.9% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 228 -63.9% -56.1%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
3 N/C 275.0% 8 166.7% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 123 -15.2% 66.7%
North Property 0 -100.0% -100.0%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 120 -16.1% 19.5% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 0 0.0% N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
66 -44.5% -32.2% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
11 -15.4% -27.6% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 466 -29.3% -13.3% Total 28 12.0% 6.9%
10 000 1 0.0% 66.7%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 1 334 -40.5% -25.8%
All Abductions 2 0 0.0% 0.0% YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES
8 000 Extortion 2 0 0.0% -100.0%
Counterfeiting2 25 127.3% 228.9% Total 0 -100.0% -100.0%
Criminal Harassment 4 300.0% 33.3%
Weapons Violations 57 -23.0% 17.3%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 43 -28.3% -20.7%
Child Pornography 2
0 -100.0% -100.0% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
0 0.0% -100.0% Prostitution22 0 0.0% -100.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 7 -46.2% 25.0%
Commodification of
Portage 0 N/C 0.0% Admin of Justice Violations2 145 -22.0% -29.5%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 0 0.0% -100.0% Other Criminal Code Violations2 25 8.7% 23.8%

Total 449 -10.4% -4.5% Total 259 -16.2% -10.3%

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DOWNTOWN CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN

Downtown

21 209 363 13
% ∆ 2019

20 0 20

Aggravated All Break and Possession

Assaults Robberies Enter Meth
-38.2% over 2019 -15% over 2019 -3.2% over 2019 -35% over 2019

3.317 sq km

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 5 -61.5% 13.6% Arson 2, 3
59 353.8% 128.7% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 34 112.5% 1.2%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
363 -3.2% 40.9% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 29 -21.6% 36.8%
Attempted Murder 14 3 200.0% 50.0% Possess Stolen Property 6,19 35 -40.7% -20.8% Total 63 18.9% 15.0%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 -100.0% -100.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 113 -6.6% 2.2% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
6 50.0% 114.3% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 6 20.0% -18.9%
6 -40.0% -37.5%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
57 -28.8% -21.5% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 13 -35.0% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

15 66.7% 134.4% Theft Over $5,000
7 -53.3% -42.6%
Possession - Other 5 -28.6% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 21 -38.2% -15.3% Trafficking/Production/
18 N/C 36.4%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 1 0.0% 25.0% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
309 38.6% 32.4%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
265 -56.5% -55.7%
Central Common Assault - Level 1 2 477 17.2% 7.0% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 6 -50.0% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 88 14.3% 12.0% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 469 -60.0% -49.9%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
5 N/C 525.0% 17 88.9% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 524 26.0% 185.1%
North Property 1 -90.0% -76.2%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 221 -13.7% 17.1% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 1 N/A N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
209 -15.0% -11.1% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
18 -50.0% -43.4% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 1 090 -22.4% -4.5% Total 66 -2.9% -4.9%
10 000 4 300.0% 233.3%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 3 171 -29.0% -10.4%
All Abductions 2 1 N/C 66.7% YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES
8 000 Extortion 2 0 0.0% -100.0%
Counterfeiting2 31 82.4% 72.2% Total 4 -20.0% -71.0%
Criminal Harassment 5 25.0% -16.7%
Weapons Violations 138 -24.2% 15.0%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 114 -14.3% -11.6%
Child Pornography 2
0 -100.0% -100.0% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
1 N/C -16.7% Prostitution22 0 0.0% -100.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 11 -63.3% -34.5%
Commodification of
Portage 0 -100.0% 0.0% Admin of Justice Violations2 509 -8.8% -22.0%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 4 0.0% 185.7% Other Criminal Code Violations2 38 -7.3% -3.6%

Total 1 325 6.1% 5.8% Total 727 -12.5% -14.4%

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CENTRAL DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT CENTRAL DISTRICT

Central

88 644 1Break
363 51

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Aggravated All and Possession

Assaults Robberies Enter Meth
Same as 2019 -8.3% over 2019 -2.2% over 2019 -12.1% over 2019

14.22 sq km

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 17 21.4% 77.1% Arson 2, 3
160 73.9% 47.3% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 81 0.0% -9.8%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 N/C -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 363 -2.2% 31.6% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 114 119.2% 80.4%
Attempted Murder 14 5 25.0% -16.7% Possess Stolen Property 6,19 148 -11.4% 11.4% Total 195 46.6% 27.5%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 -50.0% -66.7% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 636 4.6% 32.8% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
11 57.1% 57.1% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 30 100.0% 38.9%
15 -34.8% -30.6%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
191 -11.2% -7.5% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 51 -12.1% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

47 17.5% 32.0% Theft Over $5,000
18 -30.8% -18.9%
Possession - Other 12 -29.4% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 88 0.0% 12.5% Trafficking/Production/
81 3.8% 12.2%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 1 -66.7% -37.5% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
966 52.6% 38.6%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
737 -35.9% -37.1%
Central Common Assault - Level 1 2 1 181 18.2% 4.6% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 38 -25.5% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 160 -7.5% -8.7% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 1 540 -35.5% -19.4%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
9 800.0% 181.3% 45 80.0% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 863 -10.8% 103.0%
North Property 11 -38.9% -21.4%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 564 1.8% 39.3% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 4 0.0% N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
644 -8.3% -2.5% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
55 -38.9% -21.4% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 3 697 7.5% 26.8% Total 261 5.2% 19.4%
10 000 12 50.0% -7.7%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 9 797 -10.1% 12.6%
All Abductions 2 1 -50.0% -16.7% YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES 12 50.0% -7.7%
8 000 Extortion 2 2 0.0% 42.9%
Counterfeiting2 50 92.3% 96.9% Total 25 8.7% -57.5%
Criminal Harassment 15 150.0% 47.1%
Weapons Violations 380 -14.2% 22.1%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 264 -2.2% -12.0%
Child Pornography 2
4 -55.6% -31.0% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
2 0.0% -9.1% Prostitution22 0 0.0% -100.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 14 -65.0% -46.6%
Commodification of
Portage 30 200.0% -39.0% Admin of Justice Violations2 1 372 -4.1% -16.2%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 11 22.2% -1.8% Other Criminal Code Violations2 75 7.1% 3.9%

Total 3 668 14.4% 7.5% Total 1 895 -6.1% -8.9%

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WEST DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT

West

20 398 1Break
825

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

23
Aggravated All and
Assaults Robberies Enter
-39.4% over 2019 -11% over 2019 -13% over 2019 Possession
Meth
21.1% over 2019

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
221.33 sq km

2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 4 -50.0% -20.0% Arson 2, 3
52 0.0% -29.3% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 91 -27.8% -37.4%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 825 -13.0% 5.9% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 73 32.7% 23.3%
Attempted Murder 14 4 33.3% -9.1% Possess Stolen Property 6,19 186 -31.6% -1.4% Total 164 -9.4% -19.8%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 N/C 400.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 850 -26.0% 11.6% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
2 0.0% 25.0% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 9 12.5% -6.3%
60 11.1% 12.8%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
164 7.2% 11.7% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 23 21.1% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

57 23.9% 62.9% Theft Over $5,000
27 -15.6% 0.7%
Possession - Other 5 66.7% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 20 -39.4% -24.2% Trafficking/Production/
33 57.1% 5.1%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 9 -25.0% 9.8% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
365 28.1% 20.0%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
1 140 -30.8% -20.3%
Central Common Assault - Level 1 2 666 -0.3% 1.2% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 8 -33.3% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 52 -11.9% -11.9% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 2 285 -23.5% 9.8%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
1 0.0% -37.5% 18 63.6% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 2 465 -9.7% 68.1%
North Property 7 0.0% 6.1%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 1 044 24.4% 68.3% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 8 60.0% N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
398 -11.0% 18.7% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
55 -9.8% -19.6% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 4 101 -1.3% 13.1% Total 104 31.6% 14.3%
10 000 8 -33.3% -23.1%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 14 099 -12.3% 16.3%
All Abductions 2 0 -100.0% -100.0% YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES
8 000 Extortion 2 7 16.7% 59.1%
Counterfeiting2 283 188.8% 611.1% Total 5 -61.5% -83.8%
Criminal Harassment 23 64.3% 13.9%
Weapons Violations 91 -19.5% 0.7%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 301 34.4% 34.3%
Child Pornography 2
6 -50.0% -33.3% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
6 -25.0% 0.0% Prostitution22 1 N/C 150.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 3 -62.5% -37.5%
Commodification of
Portage 7 75.0% -38.6% Admin of Justice Violations2 738 -7.1% -4.3%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 3 -72.7% -48.3% Other Criminal Code Violations2 71 -33.0% -25.7%

Total 2 096 5.2% 12.2% Total 1 193 5.5% 18.0%

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NORTH DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT NORTH DISTRICT

North

444 848 24

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

51
Aggravated
All
Robberies
Break and
Enter
Possession
Meth
-12.9% over 2019 -32.1% over 2019 -17.2% over 2019
Assaults
65.28 sq km 6.3% over 2019

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 17 -5.6% 63.5% Arson 2, 3
153 20.5% 17.7% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 48 -28.4% -44.8%
Other Violations Causing Death 2 N/C 233.3% Break & Enter 2
848 -32.1% -28.6% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 104 46.5% 39.4%
Attempted Murder 14 1 -66.7% -82.8% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 132 -29.8% -2.5% Total 152 10.1% -5.9%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 0.0% -100.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
680 -14.8% -2.7% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
4 100.0% 53.8% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 14 250.0% 20.7%
15 -48.3% -52.2%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
142 29.1% 6.4% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 24 -17.2% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

61 24.5% 54.0% Theft Over $5,000
8 -11.1% -21.6%
Possession - Other 11 83.3% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 51 6.3% 15.9% Trafficking/Production/
47 42.4% -4.1%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 2 N/C 66.7% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
664 27.9% 30.4%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
524 -31.4% -25.6%
Central Common Assault - Level 1 2 822 9.0% 9.0% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 32 18.5% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 63 -33.0% -25.4% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 833 -30.4% -16.0%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
5 150.0% 108.3% 11 -38.9% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 1 179 -27.9% 39.1%
North Property 25 108.3% 68.9%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 439 3.1% 33.4% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 3 -50.0% N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
444 -12.9% -18.4% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
32 -3.0% -22.0% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 2 864 2.2% 9.0% Total 142 15.4% -2.2%
10 000 14 16.7% -1.4%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 7 709 -16.7% -0.3%
All Abductions 2 2 100.0% 100.0% YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES
8 000 Extortion 2 4 100.0% 300.0%
Counterfeiting2 41 86.4% 130.3% Total 27 0.0% -61.0%
Criminal Harassment 10 -16.7% 42.9%
Weapons Violations 240 7.6% 31.9%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 271 -2.5% 16.3%
Child Pornography 2
9 28.6% 40.6% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 1 0.0% 0.0%
3 200.0% 66.7% Prostitution22 0 0.0% -100.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 3 -40.0% -40.0%
Commodification of
Portage 21 N/C 31.3% Admin of Justice Violations2 1 015 -4.7% -9.3%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 12 -58.6% -13.0% Other Criminal Code Violations2 40 33.3% 9.9%

Total 2 638 7.4% 8.3% Total 1 348 -0.3% -1.4%

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EAST DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT EAST DISTRICT

East

15 1Break
200 12

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Aggravated
Assaults 320
All
and
Enter
Possession
Meth
-31.8% over 2019 -25.1% over 2019 -60% over 2019
Robberies
2.9% over 2019

174.37 sq km

% Difference over

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

Actual 2020

Actual 2020
2019-2020

2019-2020

2019-2020
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 4 0.0% 42.9% Arson 2, 3
56 33.3% -23.5% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 66 -35.9% -48.8%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 200 -25.1% -16.2% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 93 102.2% 49.5%
Attempted Murder 14 1 0.0% -64.3% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 121 -37.0% -10.8% Total 159 6.7% -16.8%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 -100.0% -100.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 669 -12.0% 7.0% CDSA
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
6 100.0% 130.8% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 12 50.0% 9.1%
32 -20.0% -20.0%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
146 31.5% 5.8% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 12 -60.0% N/A

Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13

56 -15.2% 26.1% Theft Over $5,000
24 33.3% 69.0%
Possession - Other 6 -25.0% N/A
from Motor Vehicle 2
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 15 -31.8% -22.7% Trafficking/Production/
60 76.5% 74.4%
18 000 Shoplifting over $5000 2 4 33.3% 81.8% Distribution - Cocaine2
West Assault with Weapon /
358 11.5% 18.4%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
987 -25.8% -11.6%
Central Common Assault - Level 1 2 651 18.8% 4.4% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 13 44.4% N/A
16 000
Methamphetamines2
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 48 -30.4% -10.4% Theft - $5,000 or Under
East 1 639 -21.9% 7.8%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
14 000 All Other Assaults 2
1 0.0% 150.0%
17 41.7% N/A
Violent Distribution - Other2
Firearms Offences Shoplifting under $5000 2 2 097 -11.6% 80.1%
North Property 4 -20.0% -39.4%
(use of / discharge / point) Fraud 2, 11 812 22.8% 57.4% Cannabis-related Criminal
12 000 0 -100.0% N/A
All Others All Robberies 2
320 2.9% 4.8% Identity Fraud/Theft 2
60 87.5% 11.1% Charges25
Kidnapping / Mischief 2 3 293 5.1% 17.6% Total 120 15.4% 33.3%
10 000 4 100.0% -44.4%
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
Total 10 994 -10.5% 15.8%
All Abductions 2 2 100.0% 400.0%
YCJA12
OTHER CRIMES
8 000 Extortion 2 6 500.0% 130.8%
Counterfeiting2 119 133.3% 334.3% Total 10 -54.5% -77.0%
Criminal Harassment 21 75.0% 64.1%
Weapons Violations 78 -27.1% -7.8%
6 000 Downtown Uttering Threats 243 -4.3% 1.4%
Child Pornography 2
16 6.7% 25.0% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Threatening / Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
3 -50.0% -50.0% Prostitution22 0 0.0% -100.0%
4 000 Harassing Communications 20
Disturb the Peace 12 71.4% 140.0%
Commodification of
Portage 1 -83.3% -54.5% Admin of Justice Violations2 699 -8.6% -4.4%
2 000 Sexual Activity 22
Other Violent Crimes 2 2 -66.7% -65.5% Other Criminal Code Violations2 58 23.4% 1.4%

Total 1 892 8.1% 6.3% Total 982 -1.0% 6.9%

0

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 ACTIVITY BY COMMUNITY

ACTIVITY BY COMMUNITY

2020 Rate 24

2020 Rate 24
Actual 2020

Actual 2020
% Diff over

% Diff over
/ 100K pop

/ 100K pop
2019-2020

2019-2020
5-Yr Avg5

5-Yr Avg5
Violent Property All Others

% ∆5

% ∆5
VIOLENT CRIMES TRAFFIC CRIMINAL CODE VIOLATIONS
18% 14% 13% Point Douglas 2 121 14.6% 14.9% 5199.2 Downtown 188 26.2% 14.2% 281.2
Downtown 3 463 10.1% 5.6% 5180.3 Point Douglas 100 17.6% -0.6% 245.1
28% 21% 17%
Inkster 460 4.3% 5.9% 1437.9 Inkster 39 44.4% 4.8% 121.9
St James-Assiniboia 568 -3.4% 6.3% 971.2 River East 74 32.1% -5.6% 87.5
Point Downtown Inkster River East 800 1.0% -5.3% 945.5 St James-Assiniboia 42 13.5% -21.9% 71.8
Douglas River Heights 477 17.5% 10.9% 831.4 River Heights 41 -26.8% -20.5% 71.5
54% 65% 70% Transcona 298 14.2% 37.2% 821.4 Transcona 22 29.4% -1.8% 60.6
Seven Oaks 495 -5.4% -4.3% 724.1 Fort Garry 46 7.0% 0.0% 53.6
St Boniface 396 23.4% 20.5% 676.7 St Boniface 31 -39.2% -40.8% 53.0
Fort Garry 524 19.9% 30.3% 610.9 Assiniboine South 17 -5.6% -35.1% 50.9
12% 10% 6% Assiniboine South 187 -15.4% -1.6% 559.8 Seven Oaks 34 9.7% -12.8% 49.7
13% 15% 9% St Vital 375 6.2% 12.1% 554.9 St Vital 31 29.2% 0.0% 45.9
PROPERTY CRIMES CDSA

St James- River River Downtown 10 469 -14.3% 7.7% 15660.4 Downtown 258 7.9% -5.3% 385.9

Assiniboia East Heights Point Douglas 4 062 -2.4% 7.1% 9957.1 Point Douglas 120 22.4% -20.0% 294.2
River Heights 4 210 -19.8% 11.9% 7337.7 Inkster 25 25.0% 35.9% 78.1
75% 75% 85%
Inkster 1 834 -17.0% 1.6% 5733.0 River East 59 20.4% 0.7% 69.7
St James-Assiniboia 3 281 -14.8% 11.5% 5610.0 St James-Assiniboia 34 70.0% 9.7% 58.1
Transcona 1 918 0.6% 33.0% 5286.7 St Boniface 27 8.0% -11.2% 46.1
9% 13% 9% River East 4 099 2.9% 22.1% 4844.6 River Heights 23 -4.2% -50.0% 40.1
Assiniboine South 1 476 4.1% 59.9% 4418.5 Transcona 13 62.5% 25.0% 35.8
12% 17% 12%
St Boniface 2 572 -25.9% 15.9% 4395.1 Assiniboine South 11 22.2% -6.8% 32.9
Fort Garry 3 460 5.9% 39.7% 4033.8 St Vital 19 -13.6% -5.0% 28.1
Seven
Transcona St Boniface Seven Oaks 2 634 -27.0% -4.8% 3853.1 Fort Garry 22 22.2% -2.7% 25.6
Oaks St Vital 2 347 -18.1% 12.4% 3472.9 Seven Oaks 14 -22.2% -34.0% 20.5
79% 70% 79% OTHER CRIMES DISPATCHED EVENTS FOR SERVICE
Point Douglas 1 140 -1.9% -1.7% 2794.5 Downtown 79 527 4.5% 22.7% 118 963.4
Downtown 1 837 -6.4% -9.9% 2747.9 Point Douglas 35 259 7.8% 2.8% 86 429.7
Inkster 267 9.4% 17.0% 834.6 Inkster 9 489 -2.0% 15.9% 29 662.4
7% 8% 8% St James-Assiniboia 442 39.4% 63.1% 755.7 St James-Assiniboia 14 198 -4.5% 10.3% 24 276.3
12% 10% 13% Transcona 180 -2.7% 29.7% 496.1 River Heights 13 248 -2.1% -1.4% 23 090.2
River East 395 -5.7% -2.1% 466.8 River East 18 590 1.9% -0.6% 21 971.4

Fort Garry Assiniboine St Vital

St Boniface 223 3.2% 13.7% 381.1 Transcona 7 487 2.5% -35.8% 20 636.7

South River Heights 217 -14.2% -12.2% 378.2 Assiniboine South 6 595 0.3% 5.5% 19 742.6
Assiniboine South 109 -3.5% 15.5% 326.3 St Boniface 11 365 -10.8% -3.1% 19 420.7
81% 82% 79% Seven Oaks 204 -12.4% -16.2% 298.4 Fort Garry 14 830 22.7% 37.6% 17 289.4
St Vital 181 6.5% 7.5% 267.8 Seven Oaks 11 161 0.5% 2.3% 16 326.8
Fort Garry 211 6.0% 7.8% 246.0 St Vital 8 193 -7.1% -6.7% 12 123.4

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 VIOLENT CDSA
CRIMES
OFFENCES
/ YOUTH

YOUTH CRIME Youth Violent Crime

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Total Youth Crime

% ∆ 2019

4 121
20 0 20

Youth Crime Frequency Youth Crime Trend

Homicides
-50% over 2019
Robberies
-24.8% over 2019 13
Aggravated Assaults All Sexual Assaults
51
Crime 18.2% over 2019 75.9% over 2019
EVERY

2015 2 513

6.4 hours 2016 2 312

% Difference over
Percent Change5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

2019-2020
2017 2 204

2018 1 909
Violent Crime
EVERY 2019 1 750 VIOLENT CRIMES
Homicide 4 -50.0% -13.0%
2020
13.6 hours
1 370
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% 0.0%
Attempted Murder 14 1 N/C 66.7%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 0.0% -100.0%
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
3 0.0% 275.0%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
48 65.5% 6.2%
Other Sexual Offences 2, 13
17 88.9% 6.3%
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 13 18.2% -4.4%
CRIMES: Adult vs Youth Assault with Weapon /
105 -22.2% -21.9%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2

Common Assault - Level 1 2 212 -11.7% -23.8%

14.8% 4.6% 5.9% All Assaults against Peace Officer 2
40 21.2% 3.6%
All Other Assaults 2
0 0.0% -100.0%

Violent 85.2%
Property 95.4%
Other 94.1%
Firearms Offences
8 -38.5% -2.4%
Crimes Crimes Crimes (use of / discharge / point)
All Robberies 2 121 -24.8% -18.5%
Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement 2, 16 0 -100.0% -100.0%
All Abductions 2 0 0.0% 0.0%
Extortion 2
0 N/C -100.0%
3.0% 2.6%
Criminal Harassment 1 N/C -72.2%
Actual
GRAND TOTALS

Uttering Threats 69 -39.5% -22.1%

Traffic Drug
% Diff. over

97.0% 97.4% Threatening / Harassing Communications 20 0 -100.0% -100.0%

5-Yr Avg5
2019-20

Crimes Crimes
Actual
2020

% ∆5

Commodification of Sexual Activity 22 0 -100.0% -100.0%

Other Violent Crimes 2
0 -100.0% -100.0%
1 370 -21.7% -38.0% Total 642 -16.6% -19.4%

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 PROPERTY CRIMES / YOUTH CDSA / YOUTH

Youth Property Crime Youth CDSA Crime

% ∆ 2019
% ∆ 2019

20 0 20 20 0 20

5 34 24 130 2 2 16
Arson
-81.5% over 2019
Break and Enter
-49.3% over 2019
Motor Vehicle Thefts
-20% over 2019
Shoplifting under $5K
-32.3% over 2019
Possession
Meth
Trafficking
Meth 2
Possession
Trafficking
Cocaine
Not Calculable -66.7% over 2019 -23.8% over 2019
Cocaine
100% over 2019

% Difference over
Percent Change5

5-Year Average5
Actual 2020

2019-2020

PROPERTY CRIMES
Arson 2, 3 5 -81.5% -77.7%

% Difference over
Percent Change5

5-Year Average5
Break & Enter 2
34 -49.3% -64.6%

Actual 2020

2019-2020
Possess Stolen Property 6, 19
36 -39.0% -59.6%
Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
24 -20.0% -53.7%
Theft Over $5,000 (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 1 -50.0% 25.0%
Theft Over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle 2 0 0.0% -100.0% CDSA
Shoplifting over $5000 2
0 0.0% -100.0% Possession - Cocaine 2 100.0% -58.3%
Theft - $5,000 or Under (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2
17 -41.4% -74.9% Possession - Methamphetamines 2 N/C N/A
Theft - $5,000 or Under from Motor Vehicle 2
1 -75.0% -95.4% Possession - Other 2 0.0% N/A
Shoplifting under $5000 2
130 -32.3% -46.1% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Cocaine 2
16 -23.8% -12.1%
Fraud 2, 11 4 -20.0% -63.6% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Meth 2 2 -66.7% N/A
Identity Fraud/Theft 2
0 -100.0% -100.0% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Other 2
4 0.0% N/A
Mischief 2
106 9.3% 0.8% Cannabis-related Criminal Charges 25
1 -80.0% N/A
Total 358 -30.2% -50.3% Total 29 -25.6% -37.2%

OTHER CRIMES TRAFFIC

Counterfeiting 2 0 0.0% -100.0% Impaired Driving / Drive over 0.08 mg 4 -20.0% -20.0%
Weapons Violations 69 -28.9% -37.3% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 16 433.3% 33.3%
Child Pornography 2
10 0.0% -18.0% Total 20 150.0% 17.6%
Prostitution 22
0 0.0% -100.0%
Disturb the Peace 3 0.0% -25.0% YCJA AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES
Administration of Justice Violations 2 175 -25.2% -45.8% YCJA 12 49 -29.0% -69.0%
Other Criminal Code Violations 2
15 114.3% -29.2% Other Federal Statutes 2
0 0.0% 0.0%
Total 272 -22.5% -42.2%

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 PERSONS CHARGED

PERSONS CHARGED Persons Charged

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Persons Charged by District

11 740
Total Men
4 029
Total Women
860
Total Boys
641
Total Girls
24%
North Charged Charged Charged Charged
Persons Charged -11.6% over 2019 -6.7% over 2019 -27.5% over 2019 -13.6% over 2019

21% by Gender
24%
East
West

27%
31% Women and
Central Girls Charged
73%

% Difference over

% Difference over
Percent Change5

Percent Change5
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Men and

2019-2020

2019-2020
2020

2020
Boys Charged
Persons Charged in Central District
VIOLENT CRIMES DRUG CRIMES
Men Charged 3132 -8.5% -9.9% Men Charged 648 20.7% -2.0%
Women Charged 780 -9.8% -7.2% Women Charged 254 24.5% 7.7%
McPhillips

Log
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Boys Charged 409 -16.7% -20.7% Boys Charged 18 -48.6% -68.2%

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Non-binary 0 0.0% -100.0% Non-binary 0 0.0% 0.0%

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63% 37%
Sherbrook

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Persons Charged
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Non-Downtown Downtown Total Persons Charged 4 591 -9.3% -11.2% Total Persons Charged 926 18.7% -4.5%
Po
NON- DOWNTOWN
Fort

DOWNTOWN
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Main

by Age Status
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A SS I N
IB O
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PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC CRIMES
Men Charged 3944 -20.9% 21.2% Men Charged 495 1.9% -10.8%
Women Charged 1872 -6.4% 30.5% Women Charged 122 8.0% -6.9%
9% Boys Charged 252 -37.9% -58.1% Boys Charged 10 100.0% -27.5%
Youths
Persons Charged in Downtown Charged Girls Charged
Non-binary
245
0
-31.0%
0.0% -100.0%
-27.0% Girls Charged
Non-binary
9 200.0% 125.0%
0 0.0% 0.0%
91%
Total Persons Charged 6 313 -18.5% 12.2% Total Persons Charged 636 4.8% -9.7%
Adults
in

Charged
Ma

IVER OTHER CRIMES TOTAL CRIMES

DR
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Not
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Men Charged 3521 -8.4% -7.2% Men Charged 11740 -11.6% 0.0%
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34% e nu
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Outside Outside Boys Charged 171 -31.6% -45.7% Boys Charged 860 -27.5% -42.8%
For

Avenue Portage Ave Portage Avenue

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Development
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Mai

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Strategy Development
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Strategy Non-binary 0 0.0% -100.0% Non-binary 0 0.0% -100.0%

Strategy
Total Persons Charged 4 804 -9.9% -10.7% Total Persons Charged 17 270 -11.5% -3.2%

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 CSI CRIME SEVERITY INDEX

CRIME SEVERITY INDICES Crime Severity Index

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Canada Manitoba Winnipeg Winnipeg

2019 2019 2019 2020
170.1 130.3
89.7
Violent
188.9
Violent
174.0
Violent
170.1
Violent
Violent CSI
-0.2% over 2019 115.2
Non-Violent CSI
Total CSI
-2.6% over 2019

75.6 121.1 116.2 115.2 4.6% over 2019

Non-violent Non-violent Non-violent Non-violent

160
140
120
Total 174.0
100 Crime Severity Indices Prairie City CSI 161.4
2019 170.1
2020
80 180 2018
60 Winnipeg Total CSI 160 Violent CSI 134.7 132.6
40 Manitoba Total CSI 2019 120.4 2019
140
20 Canada Total CSI 107.2 109.1 109.1 2018
0 120 84.5 2018 2019 2018

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 78 2019
100 2018
80
60
200
180
CALGARY EDMONTON SASKATOON REGINA WINNIPEG
60
160
140 Violent 80
120
Crime Severity Indices 100 2018 2019
100
91.5 95.7 2018
80 120 2019
Winnipeg Violent CSI 2018 2019 104.0 2020
60 2018 110.8
Manitoba Violent CSI 140 117.4 116.7 2018 2019 2019 115.2
40 120.9
20 Canada Violent CSI 128.6 128.7 116.2
160
0

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 180
Non-violent CSI

Percent Change5

% Difference over
5-Year Average5
2019-2020
2020
140
120
100 Non-violent CRIME SEVERITY INDICES
80 Crime Severity Indices JUST The Crime Severity Index is Winnipeg Violent CSI 170.1 -0.2% 6.0%
calculated based on volume
60
Winnipeg Non-violent CSI THE of crimes and their degrees
Winnipeg Non-violent CSI 115.2 4.6% 23.3%
40
Manitoba Non-violent CSI FACTS of seriousness. Winnipeg Total CSI 130.3 -2.6% 12.5%
20 Canada Non-violent CSI Sources:
2015 - 2019 non-Winnipeg Data Retrieved from Statistics Canada
0

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Winnipeg data compiled and calculated by WPS Business Intelligence Unit

40 | WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT | 41

 DOMESTIC EVENTS

DOMESTIC EVENTS 1 812 1Women

659
Total Domestic Events
Total Events
with Violence 297 Victims 17 921

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20 -1.5% over 2019
Men Victims
-1.9% over 2019 Total Domestic
8.4% over 2019 Events
.9% over 2019
Total Domestic Events with Violence

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

Percent Change5

Percent Change5
% Difference over

% Difference over
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
Total Persons Diverted

2019-2020

2019-2020
2020

2020
% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

DOMESTIC8 EVENTS DIVERSIONARY PROGRAMS

Central District 4 821 8.8% 13.1% Persons Diverted 69 11.3% N/A

10.4%
West District 3 863 -0.5% 30.5% Percentage of Criminal
JUST Domestic calls for service continue to rise North District 5 070 7.3% 12.4% Events Diverted *
3.7% N/A N/A

THE while domestic criminal events have been

of Domestic Calls end up
East District 4 167 -5.9% 13.1%
FACTS slowly decreasing since 2019.
as Criminal Events Total Domestic Events 17 921 0.9% 9.1% DOMESTIC8 VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Breakdown of Victims

DOMESTIC2, 7, 8, 10 EVENTS WITH VIOLENCE Men 297 8.4% -2.9%

Events with Criminal Charges Women 1 659 -1.9% -5.7%

Boys 6 20.0% -40.0%
Domestic Events for Service Central District 598 3.6% -10.4%
Girls 36 -7.7% -17.8%
West District 347 -7.7% -14.2%
vs. Uttering Threats 151 Non-Binary
North District 521 -1.7% -1.8% 0 0.0% -100.0%
Domestic Criminal Events East District 346 -2.8% -7.8%
(adults and youths)
Total Victims 1 998 0.0% -5.7%
All Others 121 Total Districts 1 812 -1.5% -8.3%
17 921
17 759

Offences
Assault Level Two Breakdown of Charges
464 Assault Level 1 1 190
Sexual Assault 83
16 873

Men Charged 1 554 -6.8% -11.1%

Assault Level 2 464
16 332

Women Charged 269 -6.9% -16.1%

16 104

Uttering Threats 151

Boys Charged 23 34 -8.1% -19.4%
Sexual Assault 83
Girls Charged 23 8 -20.0% -34.4%
15 055

Domestic Non-Binary
Robbery 30
0 0.0% -100.0% Forcible Confinement 24
Violence (adults and youths)
Assault Level 3 22
Offences Total Persons Charged 1 865 -6.9% -12.2%
Criminal Harassment 13
Criminal Events where
both persons are 75 21.0% 5.6% Non-consensual
charged Distribution of 8
Intimate Images
Percent Domestic Calls
10.4% -0.9% -2.5% Sexual Interference 4
that are Criminal Events
All Others 20
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Offences 2 009
Assault Level One 1 190

42 | WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT | 43

 HATE CRIMES FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Total Hate Crimes All Firearm-related Calls for Service
% ∆ 2019

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20 20 0 20

2020

26 RACE/ETHNICITY CRIMES
All Knife Events

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20
Black 6
Hate Crimes †

-33.3% over 2019 Indigenous 1

East/Southeast Asian 2
Arab/West Asian 1
43 973
454
Other/Multiple Races 4

1 453 1All427
RELIGIOUS CRIMES
Discharge Knife Events
JUST Jewish 5
Firearm with Between
Knife Events
THE The actual number of hate-related incidents
Muslim 1 Firearm-related Intent Knife Strangers
may be higher than is reported. -20.4% over 2019 Events -1.9% over 2019 where accused
FACTS Other 2 Calls for Service
0.6% over 2019 2.9% over 2019 is Known to
SEXUAL ORIENTATION CRIMES
Victim
Gay/Lesbian 4 14.9% over 2019
Total Hate Crimes 26
† The WPS uses the definition provided
by Statistics Canada to determine hate JUST

Percent Change5

% Difference over
5-Year Average5
2015 On average, the WPS receives a
19 crimes. The actual number of hate-related
THE

2019-2020
incidents may be higher than what is gun or knife call every 3 hours.

2020
2016 20 reported here insomuch as they would not
be cited as an actual “hate crime” if they
FACTS
do not meet all the criteria.
2017 18
VIOLENT FIREARM EVENTS†
2018 29 Discharge Firearm with Intent ‡ 43 -20.4% 0.0%
36% Other 51% Knife Using a Firearm in an Offence 15 -62.5% -74.5%
2019 39 Knife Events Events Cleared
Pointing a Firearm 41 -57.3% -49.4%
not Cleared by Charge
2020 26 All Firearm-related Calls for Service9 1453 0.6% 11.1%
VIOLENT KNIFE EVENTS ‡
Knife Calls for Service
All Knife Events 1427 2.9% 11.8%
Knife Knife Crimes
Race/Ethnicity 54% Events Knife Events Cleared by Charge 722 20.3% 8.4%

Religion 31%
Clear
Knife Events where Victim does not ID Suspect 192 23.1% 21.5%
Black 43% Types Other Knife Events not Cleared 513 -18.7% 13.4%
East/Southeast Asian 14% of Hate Other Religions 25%
Muslim 13%
Status Knife Events between Strangers or Unknown 973 -1.9% 11.4%
Indigenous 7%
Crimes Jewish 62%
Knife Events where Accused is Known to Victim 454 14.9% 12.8%
Arab/West Asian 7% NON-VIOLENT WEAPONS EVENTS

Other/Multiple Races 29% Total 792 -11.4% 12.4%

13% Knife Events where Victim † based on all charges, to a maximum of four
Sexual Orientation 15%

does not ID Suspect ‡ may or may not have resulted in injury to the victim(s)

44 | WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT WPS 2020 STATISTICAL REPORT | 45

 CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE RATES Clearance Rate

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

89.7% 95.0%
Total Crimes Ratio
Not
Cleared
69.5%
Cleared
30.5%
Cleared Breakdown
59.8%
Violent Crimes
18.0%
Property
Other
Crimes
Drug
-2.2% over 2019
Crimes
-0.9% over 2019
100%
Traffic
Cleared by Charge
1.6% over 2019 Crimes Crimes
4% over 2019 4.1% over 2019
Victim Does Not Pursue

Not Cleared Breakdown Accused Involved in

Other Incidents
Still Open
Department Discretion
Insufficient Evidence
Diversion
Victim Will Not ID Suspect
Cleared Other

JUST 2020 is the first year 15% of violent 55% of reported

since 2016 the clearance
THE rate for violent crime has
crimes cannot be solved
because the victim will
property crimes do not
have enough evidence
FACTS increased. not identify the suspect to solve the event

Violent Crimes

Percent Change5

% Difference over
5-Year Average5
2019-2020
2020
Violent Crimes Ratio Property Crimes Ratio 7 000 70%

6 500 CLEARANCE
44% 55% 65%
Violent Crimes
Events Cleared 6 422 -1.5% -0.2%
Violent Crimes are Property Crimes are 6 000 Clear Rate 59.8% 1.6% -3.5%

# Cleared

% Cleared
Cleared by Charge not Cleared due to Property Crimes
Events Cleared 8 053 11.0% 58.0%

Insufficient Evidence 5500 60% Clear Rate 18.0% 4.0% 5.2%

Events Cleared 4 946 -7.4% -9.0%
Other Crimes
5 000 Clear Rate 89.7% -2.2% -6.1%
55% Events Cleared 621 3.2% -15.7%
Cleared by Charge Not Cleared - Victim does not ID Suspect 4 500
Drug Crimes
Clear Rate 95.0% -0.9% 1.7%
Events Cleared 700 23.5% 1.3%
Not Cleared- Still Open Victim Request no Further Action Traffic Crimes
4 000 50%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Clear Rate 100.0% 4.1% 4.1%

Not Cleared - Insufficient Evidence Others Events Cleared 20 819 8.9% 20.5%
Total
# Cleared % Cleared Clear Rate 33.3% 4.3% 2.2%

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 EVENTS FOR SERVICE
2015 15 402

2016 17 726

Emergency 2017 21 535

Dispatched Events 4,9
2015 541 597 2018 19 823
Total calls to 2019
2016 578 607
Communications
17 817

2017 585 984 Centre 2020 15 889

2018 618 321

2019 648 247

2015 73 015
2020 610 774
2016 76 221

Urgent Dispatched 2017 79 669

Events 4,9 2018 84 564

2019 90 326
2015 200 499 2020 92 138
2016 205 641
Total
2017 225 131 Dispatched
2018 225 204
Events 2015 112 082

2019 231 670 Non-urgent 2016 111 694

Dispatched Events 4,9 2017
2020 241 717 123 927

2018 120 817

2019 123 527

2020 133 690

Online Reported Occurrences 9%

2015 23 790
Non-emergency Occurrences 20% Reporting Type 2016 26 919

Non-dispatched 2017 29 226

Emergency Calls for Service Events4 71% Events 2018 29 093

2019 31 986

2020 24 437

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 COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE EVENTS FOR SERVICE

CITIZEN-GENERATED AND POLICE-INITIATED Total calls to the Comm Centre

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20

45 635
CENTRAL
DISTRICT Police-initiated
28 784 158 329* 81 052
Central District
55 390
West District
47 865
North District
East District
-3.1% over 2019
Total Citizen-generated 5.3% over 2019 2.1% over 2019 5.4% over 2019
Dispatched Events
Citizen-generated NORTH DISTRICT 1.4% over 2019
52 268 Police-initiated

Percent Change5

% Difference over
11 624

5-Year Average5
2019-2020
2020
Citizen-generated
36 241
EVENTS FOR SERVICE (WEBSITE AND IN-PERSON)9
Online Reported Occurrences 31 522
Non-emergency Occurrences 66 687
EAST Emergency Calls for Service 241 717
DISTRICT EMERGENCY CALLS FOR SERVICE

WEST DISTRICT Total Calls to Communications Centre9

610 774 -5.8% 2.7%
(includes 911 and non-emergency)
Police-initiated Total Dispatched Events 4,9 241 717 4.3% 11.1%

Police-initiated Citizen-generated
12 952 DISPATCHED EVENTS BY DISTRICT
Central District 81 052 5.3% 14.4%
18 988 36 402 West District 55 390 2.1% 9.5%
North District 47 865 5.4% 2.2%
Citizen-generated
32 683 East District 45 635 -3.1% -0.8%
TYPES OF DISPATCHED EVENTS
Citizen Generated 158 329 1.4% 10.6%
Police Initiated 83 388 10.4% 12.0%
DISPATCHED EVENTS BY PRIORITY
Emergency: Priorities 0-2 15 889 -10.8% -13.9%
Urgent: Priorities 3-4 92 138 2.0% 14.1%
Non-urgent: Priorities 5-9 133 690 8.2% 12.9%
Non-dispatched Events 24 437 -23.6% -13.4%

83 388
Queue Management Team† 4 584 -28.3% 10.4%
* Virtual Police Response‡ 461 N/A N/A

Total Police-initiated † Queue Management Team monitors calls waiting for service in the queue, answering
the appropriate calls, and addresses the needs of the citizens calling for assistance or
Dispatched Events advice, thereby reducing the dispatch workload

* Includes non-district events

10.4% over 2019 ‡ Officers use video technology to take reports, rather than dispatching a cruiser to
respond in person

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EVENTS FOR SERVICE CITIZEN-GENERATED POLICE-INITIATED EVENTS FOR SERVICE

Citizen-generated Events for Service Police-initiated Events for Service

% ∆ 2019

% ∆ 2019
20 0 20 20 0 20

52 268 18 988 12 952

Central District
-1.1% over 2019 36 402 36 241 32 683 28 784 West District
-0.2% over 2019
11 624
North District
East District
-11.1% over 2019
West District North District East District Central District
3.4% over 2019 4.3% over 2019 .4% over 2019 9.2% over 2019
19.2% over 2019

Top Citizen-generated Dispatched Events Top Police-initiated Events

Check Wellbeing 18 991 Citizen-generated Traffic Stop Police-initiated Events Trend

Dispatched Events by Day
33 498
17.2%
over 2019 90 000
Sun 21 067
80 000
Domestic 17 148 Mon 21 541
Special Attention
Tue 22 395 14 407 28.1%
over 2019 70 000

Wed 23 156 60 000

Disturbance 12 362 Thu 23 044 SPI Hotspot
Fri 23 659 12 035 23.6%
over 2019
50 000

Sat 23 467 40 000

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Suspicious Person 7 114 Traffic Enforcement
8 102 11.2%
over 2019

Family Trouble 6 541 School Engagement -22.4% over

6 883
2019
Percent Change5

Percent Change5
% Difference over

% Difference over
5-Year Average5

5-Year Average5
2019-2020

2019-2020
2020

2020
CITIZEN POLICE
2020 CITIZEN-GENERATED DISPATCHED EVENTS BY DISTRICT POLICE-INITIATED EVENTS BY DISTRICT
2019
5-year average Central District 52 268 -1.1% 14.3% Central District 28 784 19.2% 13.4%
West District 36 402 3.4% 12.0% West District 18 988 -0.2% 7.9%
North District 36 241 4.3% 6.8% North District 11 624 9.2% -11.0%
East District 32 683 0.4% 8.7% East District 12 952 -11.1% -18.0%

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 Division 11

ENDNOTES ORG CHART Division 12

Superintendent
Uniform Division 13
N/C = Not Calculable Operations

△ = change Division 14

Division 36
Communications
1 Criminal Code Offence data are based on 14 Includes “Conspire to Commit Murder.” Deputy Chief of


Uniform Crime Reporting data submitted to the Operations
15 Does not include Non-district crimes: crimes
Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Division 31 Records and

that occurred over more than one district, Reports Management
Safety Statistics (CCJCSS), Statistics Canada,
crimes that are not location-based, crimes that
and are not directly comparable to data Division 50 Operational
occurred outside Winnipeg, or crimes where the
published on the WPS CrimeStat website. Data Support / Specialty Units
location of the event is unknown.
were compiled in accordance with violent Superintendent Division 51
16 Includes “Trafficking in Persons.” Operational
crimes (i.e. most serious violation against the Community Support
Support

victim), property crimes, and other crimes (i.e. 17 Downtown lies within Central District and Division 52
first violation) scoring rules.

the Portage Avenue Development Strategy Traffic

2 Includes attempted and actual. lies within Downtown. The Portage Avenue

Development Strategy includes the University Division 40
3 Does not include “Arson - Disregard for Human Chief of Police
Zone, the Retail Zone, the Sports, Hospitality Organized Crime

Life,” which is categorised as a violent crime.
and Entertainment Zone, and the Commercial Division 41
4 Calls where a police unit was assigned. Zone. Specialized Investigations

Deputy Chief Superintendent
5 Small incident numbers can result in large 18 Rates include RCMP activity within The City of of Investigative Investigative
Division 42 Forensics /


Intelligence / Technology
percent changes. Winnipeg. Services Services
Division 43
6 Includes Alter/Destroy/Remove VIN. 19 Includes “Trafficking Stolen Goods.” Major Crimes


7 Includes events where there is sufficient 20 Formerly “Threatening / Harassing Phone Calls.”


evidence to lay a charge, but no charge is laid Division 30
21 Includes events where the accused is charged or
and the suspect is processed by other means. Services

processed through other means.
8 Events where the accused and victim are in a Division 33
22 A number of Prostitution categories were Training

current or past domestic relationship.

reclassified as Violent Crimes in 2015--only four
Deputy Chief of Superintendent Division 34
9 Includes criminal and non-criminal events. years’ data available for 5-yr average. Support Services Support Services Human Resources

10 Events where police confirmed a criminal 23 Includes youths aged 12-17 who were charged, Division 37 Information


offence occurred. arrested and not charged, or warned. and Technology Solutions

11 Does not include Identity Theft and Identity 24 Rates calculated based on Statistics Canada


Fraud. populations estimated from Censuses. Rates are Division 32 Organizational
Development and Support
presented as incidents per 100 000 population.
12 YCJA: The Youth Criminal Justice Act has an

available option that diverts youths away 25 Only includes events post legalisation of Crime Chief of Staff

from the court process through extra-judicial Code Cannabis offences.
Division 35
measures (such as formal diversionary Finance
programs). Youths subsequently breaching
those conditions are charged under the YCJA. Legal Counsel

13 Includes “Sexual Offences against Children.”

Manager of
Strategic Affairs

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