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Winnipeg Police Service: Statistical Report
Winnipeg Police Service: Statistical Report
INTEGRITY
T he Winnipeg Police Service 2021 Statistical Report is by its nature a collection We act in an open, honest and trustworthy way in all of our
of crimes reported to police that occurred in Winnipeg. While the statistics are interactions with each other and the public.
informative, what’s missing is the context and stories behind the crime reports.
RESPECT
Our community has been impacted by the pandemic. All of us have had to adapt to We honour the diversity of individuals, showing understanding
restrictions associated to public gatherings, vaccinations and PPEs. For many that and acceptance for all people.
meant greater isolation and stress. Many businesses were negatively impacted – District Stations
particularly in the hospitality industry. For others normal work, school, and recreation
routines were altered. Social conditions associated to addictions, mental health, and
CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES
CENTRAL DISTRICT
We conduct ourselves in a professional manner at all times, are
homelessness were further exacerbated. The challenge for the second year in a row WPS Headquarters
above reproach and demonstrate pride and commitment to the
is trying to determine, and make sense of, how this environment has impacted crime 245 Smith Street
people and communities we serve.
trends, and police related calls for service. 204-986-6246
There were several dynamics observed in 2021; some were interesting, and some ACCOUNTABILITY WEST DISTRICT
were downright alarming. In no particular order, here’s some of what we experienced: We make quality, ethical decisions that guide our individual 2321 Grant Avenue
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Calls to our Communications Centre increased by almost 10%, although the total
Chief of Police resources and effectiveness. NORTH DISTRICT
number of dispatched events was lower than in 2020. Of the calls dispatched, the
number of Check Wellbeing incidents increased by 9%, surpassing Domestic incidents as the most dispatched event 260 Hartford Avenue
for the second year in a row. COURAGE 204-986-6313
Whether serving on the streets or providing leadership and EAST DISTRICT
Gun-related calls for service increased by 27% over the past five years. Firearm activity is a serious concern that we
support, we will make tough decisions and take decisive actions 1750 Dugald Road
continue to address through our Gang and Gun Suppression Strategy.
to valiantly protect people and communities. 204-986-6262
Property crime has changed with significantly fewer reports of shoplifting, particularly in liquor stores. However, in its
OUR MISSION
place there was a marked and sustained increase in the theft of vehicle accessories (particularly catalytic converters)
as the most stolen property. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Violent crime increased slightly over 2020. This was driven primarily by a resurgence in assaults, particularly assaults
involving weapons. The number of violent crimes involving knives is also notable. Build safe and healthy communities Spotlight........................................4
Complement..................................6
Homicides remain high for the third year in a row, well outside the five-year average. On a positive note, clearance
across Winnipeg through excellence in
rates for homicides also remain high, a testament to the dedicated resources assigned to investigate the most serious Demographics...............................7
crime. law enforcement, protection and crime Criminal Code Offences.................8
Crimes by District........................18
I would like to acknowledge all members of the Winnipeg Police Service for their care and commitment to those who prevention. Activity by Community................32
live, work, and play in Winnipeg. Thank you for watching out for our community, and watching out for each other.
Youth Crime.................................34
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Each square represents one percent - green shows the crimes going down compared to 2020, red shows the crimes going up compared to 2020.
-11% -7%
39 670
Total Police-initiated Total Calls to the Property 44 455
Dispatched Events Communications Centre Crimes < 2020 < 5-year Avg
671 364
42 680
84 411 4 983
1.2% over 2020 9.9% over 2020
Other
Crimes
5 759 -14% -13%
5 698 < 2020 < 5-year Avg
Total Citizen-generated Check Wellbeing
Dispatched Events
20 704 618
-10% -12%
149 647 9.0% over 2020
Traffic
Crimes
685
703 < 2020 < 5-year Avg
-5.5% over 2020
514
JUST
THE Emergency dispatched events went up 26% over the previous year.
Drug
Crimes
636 -19% -23%
668 < 2020 < 5-year Avg
FACTS
POLICE-INITIATED CITIZEN-GENERATED TOTAL
2017 80 540 144 591 225 131 Property Crimes All Other Crimes Combined
Dispatched 2018 75 320 149 884 225 204 69.8% 19.4% Violent Crimes
Events 2019 75 512 156 158 231 670 8.8% Other Crimes
1.1% Traffic Crimes
2020 83 388 158 329 241 717
562
Civilian Members
12%
Indigenous
Authorized Cadets
Total Members
2021 Recruits (Actual Count)
69
1 917
42
2021 176.7
Demographics
Peoples
566:1
(Including Cadets) Population * 766 894
:
Police Officers
Residents per Police Officer 566:1
8.6% Indigenous Peoples
Racialized Peoples
12.0%
8.6% Residents per Police Officers per 100 000 population 176.7
Racialized Peoples Tax Supported Expenses $320 717 954
Disability 0.6% Police Officer
16.2%
Per Capita Cost $418.20
Women 16.2%
Total Members
Civilians &
Cadets
Racialized Peoples
Disability
Women
13.1%
2.7%
58.6%
Tax Supported Expenses
$418.20
Per Capita Cost
Recruits Hired in 2021
10.6%
Volunteers
Community Volunteers 60
Indigenous Victim Services Volunteers 21 Women Women
Peoples
Officers
Current
Hours contributed ~5 500
Recruits
Racialized Peoples Racialized Peoples
43 13.1% Volunteer languages spoken 13
JUST 416 members
Languages Spoken Racialized Peoples
Volunteer age range 18-85 Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Peoples THE are multilingual,
covering 43
Recruits
FACTS languages.
416 58.6% Indigenous Peoples 21.4% Multiple Races/Ethnicities 0% 5% 10% 15%
Multilingual Members Women Racialized Peoples 16.7%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Women 21.4%
1
Chief
3
Deputy Chiefs
4
Superintendents
20
Inspectors
27
Staff
90
Sergeants
187
Patrol/Detective
1Constables
023
Sergeants Sergeants
6 7
CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
Total Crimes
Violent Crimes Property Crimes
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
12 000 55 000
11 000 50 000
45 000
Actual Rates 24 Clearance 18 10 000
40 000
over 2020 5
% Diff over
% Diff over
Clear Rate
2021 Rate
9 000
per 100 K
% Rate ∆
5-Yr Avg 5
5-Yr Avg 5
2020-21
Rate ∆
Actual
Clear
% ∆5
2021
2021
35 000
8 000
30 000
Violent Crimes 10 993 5.0% 5.9% 1 433.4 4.6% 5.0% 58.7% -1.1% 7 000 25 000
Criminal Code Property Crimes 39 670 -10.8% -7.1% 5 172.9 -11.1% -7.0% 10.1% -7.9% 6 000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
20 000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Other Crimes 4 983 -13.5% -12.6% 649.7 -13.8% -14.1% 90.9% +1.2%
Offence1 Totals Traffic Crimes 618 -9.8% -12.1% 80.6 -10.0% -13.7% 99.2% -0.8%
CDSA (Drugs) 514 -19.2% -23.0% 67.0 -19.5% 17.5% 95.8% +0.3%
Federal Offences 1 0.0% 66.7% 0.1 0.0% 25.5% 0.0% -100.0% Traffic Crimes Drug Crimes
Grand Total 56 798 -8.4% -5.8% 7 406.2 -8.9% -11.3% 28.5% -4.8% 1 000 1 000
56 798 39 670
10 993
500 500
Total Total
Crimes Property Crimes
-8.4% over 2020 Total -10.8% over 2020
Violent Crimes
0 0
5.0% over 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
70 000
5 500
60 000
618 514
Total
4 983 5 000 50 000
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Clearance Rate 18
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Dwelling Units crimes committed using a knife.
Rate Change
Percent Rate
Actual 2021
Clearance
2021 Rate
2021
Violent Crimes by Weapon There were 470 violent crimes
committed using firearms.
VIOLENT CRIMES
11% Threat Homicide 43 2.4% 36.1% 5.6 2.0% -16.0% 88.4% +1.2%
11% Knife Other Violations Causing Death 1 -50.0% -58.3% 0.1 0.0% -59.1% 100.0% 0.0%
On average the WPS receives
49% 4% Firearm* 5 gun-related calls per day.
Attempted Murder 14 9 -18.2% -50.5% 1.2 -9.0% 35.0% 88.9% -11.1%
Physical Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 2 0.0% -64.3% 0.3 38.0% 120.0% 50.0% -50.0%
Force 8% Burning Liquid/ Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 20 -13.0% 14.9% 2.6 -13.4% 21.0% 45.0% +1.5%
Caustic Agent
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
731 -5.7% -4.8% 95.3 -6.0% -6.5% 45.3% +3.2%
16% 2% Other Piercing/ Other Sexual Offences 2, 13
227 2.7% 6.7% 29.6 11.0% 4.8% 84.6% +24.7%
Other Weapon
Cutting Instrument Aggravated Assault - Level 3 160 -8.0% -10.2% 20.9 -8.4% 42.0% 70.0% -7.6%
* includes firearm-like weapons
Assault with Weapon /
2 602 10.3% 25.8% 339.3 9.8% 23.5% 49.9% -2.0%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2
Assault - Level 1 2 3 581 7.6% 8.5% 466.9 7.2% 6.6% 71.1% -2.6%
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2
306 -5.3% -17.5% 39.9 -5.6% -19.0% 97.7% -2.3%
All Other Assaults 13 -18.8% 51.2% 1.7 86.0% 18.0% 100.0% +12.5%
Robberies by Type Personal Robberies by Type
2
Firearms Offences
43 -23.2% -17.6% 5.6 -23.5% -27.0% 61.8% -17.9%
(use of / discharge / point)
73% All Robberies 2 1 911 5.6% -4.3% 249.2 5.2% -6.0% 28.8% -4.5%
Personal Robbery
39% Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement 2, 16 43 13.2% -4.0% 5.6 12.7% -5.7% 76.7% -15.4%
Personal Robbery 56% Strong-arm
All Abductions 2 10 100.0% 108.3% 1.3 -12.5% -30.0% 100.0% +60.0%
Armed Robbery
27% Robbery Extortion 2
19 -5.0% 43.9% 2.5 -5.4% -7.0% 25.8% +6.8%
Commercial
Robbery Criminal Harassment 57 -21.9% -5.9% 7.4 40.0% -21.0% 73.6% -4.0%
Uttering Threats 1 128 3.8% 5.2% 147.1 3.4% 3.3% 66.4% -3.8%
Threatening / Harassing Communications 20 19 35.7% -1.0% 2.5 35.2% -79.0% 28.6% -2.0%
1% Financial Robbery 5% Car-jacking Commodification of Sexual Activity 22 41 -30.5% -59.3% 5.3 73.0% N/A 92.7% -2.2%
Other Violent Crimes 2
27 -3.6% -31.1% 3.5 -3.9% -29.0% 87.8% +9.4%
Total 10 993 5.0% 5.9% 1 433.4 4.6% 5.0% 58.7% -1.1%
% ∆ 2020
STOLEN ITEMS 20 0 20
21%
Vehicle
Accessories
38% 62% 69% 31%
Residential Non-Residential All other Property
Crime
Mischief 17%
Motorized
Vehicles
JUST
THE Vehicle accessories (including catalytic converters)
replaced liquor as the most stolen property.
13%
FACTS Personal
Accessories
Actual Rates24 Clearance
JUST Almost one-third of
% Difference over
6%
Percent Change 5
Clearance Rate 18
Catalytic Converter vs Liquor Thefts
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
THE
Rate Change
Percent Rate
Actual 2021
2020-2021
Clearance
2020 Rate
FACTS
2021
mischief-related.
6 000 Consumable
Goods
5 000 Catalytic Converter Thefts PROPERTY CRIMES
Liquor Thefts †
5% Arson 2, 3 513 21.9% 19.9% 66.9 21.4% 17.7% 9.4% -0.8%
Machinery Break & Enter 5 322 1.3% -4.8% 694.0 0.9% -6.5% 13.3% -1.1%
2
4 000
Possess Stolen Property 543 -10.4% -15.8% 70.8 -10.7% -17.3% 100.0% 0.0%
and Tools
6, 19
4%
1 000 Shoplifting under $5000 2
3 006 -54.5% -37.7% 392.0 -54.7% -38.8% 29.5% -42.0%
Fraud 2, 11
3 487 -5.9% 20.7% 454.7 -6.3% 18.5% 10.5% -2.3%
Bicycles Identity Fraud/Theft 2 288 -7.1% 3.2% 37.6 -7.5% 1.4% 37.7% +10.4%
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Mischief 2 12 443 -13.0% -0.3% 1 622.5 -13.3% -2.1% 5.7% +1.5%
† Liquor thefts tracked by date of occurrence
4% Total 39 670 -10.8% -7.1% 5 172.9 -11.1% -7.0% 10.1% -7.9%
Money
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TRAFFIC
Percent Change 5
THE
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
2020-2021
were at twice the speed limit or higher.
FACTS
2021
Criminal Code Traffic Offences
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 Dangerous Operation 64 -22.9% -6.4%
-28.6% over 2020 Dangerous Operation Evade Police Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0%
Dangerous Operation Evade Police Causing Bodily Harm 0 0.0% -100.0%
Highway Traffic Act Offences - Photo Enforcement Dangerous Operation Evade Police 16 -30.4% -22.3%
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 Impaired Operation Causing Death (Alcohol) 0 -100.0% -100.0%
Impaired Operation Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol) 0 -100.0% -100.0%
Impaired Operation or Over 0.08 (Alcohol) 184 -22.0% -48.0%
500
12 922
Exceeding
Impaired Operation (Alcohol and Drugs) Causing Bodily Harm *
Impaired Operation (Alcohol and Drugs) * 85
6
553.8%
N/C N/A
N/A
450
400
350
300
307 Speed Limits
-5.9% over 2020
Impaired Operation (Drugs)
Impaired Operation - Unspecified *
11
3
-21.4%
-76.9%
17.0%
N/A
250 People were Fail/Refuse to Provide Breath/Blood Sample 18 100.0% -38.4%
Impaired 200
150
charged Fail to Stop or Remain Causing Death 1 N/C 0.0%
100 with Impaired Fail to Stop or Remain Causing Bodily Harm 1 -50.0% -87.2%
50
0 Driving Fail to Stop or Remain 2 -66.7% -92.2%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Driving while Prohibited 222 -17.5% 36.7%
Other Criminal Code Traffic Violation 0 -100.0% -100.0%
Total 618 -9.8% -12.1%
60000
50000 44 556 1 664
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT OFFENCES - OFFICER ENFORCEMENT
Exceeding Speed Limits 12 922 -5.9% -8.3%
40000
People were
Officer 30000
charged Using Phone or Disobey Traffic Control Devices 10 675 5.0% -14.4%
20000
with Highway Other Device All Other HTA Offences 9 683
Enforced 10000 28.2% over 2020 Drive without Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance 3 905 38.6% 63.5%
0
Traffic Act
Drive without Licence or Invalid Licence 3 291 16.2% 66.4%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Violations
Drive/Tow Unregistered Vehicle or Trailer 2 416 62.3% 86.0%
Use Telephone/Other Device While Driving 1 664 28.2% -42.9%
Total 44 556 38.8% 1.6%
160 000
Intersection Camera HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT OFFENCES - PHOTO ENFORCEMENT
45 183
140 000
(red light violation)
120 000 Intersection Camera (red light violation) 8 615 15.3% -8.5%
Photo 100 000 Intersection Camera (exceed Intersection Camera (exceed speed limit) 27 694 5.0% -12.6%
Enforced 80 000 speed limit) Mobile Photo
Mobile Photo Radar (reduced speed school zones) ‡ 45 183 34.2% 2.4%
60 000
Mobile Photo Radar (reduced Radar (Reduced
40 000 Mobile Photo Radar (all others) 45 724 9.0% -4.4%
20 000 speed school zones)‡ Speed School
Total 127 216 16.2% -4.4%
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Mobile Photo Radar Zones)
* New category effective 2019..
(all others) 34.2% over 2020 †C riminal Code Traffic Offence totals vary slightly with overall offences page due to differences in data download times.
‡ Reduced speed school zones enforcement was suspended in spring due to school closures.
% ∆ 2020
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 20 0 20
% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Clearance Rate 18
Clearance Rate 18
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Rate Change
Rate Change
Percent Rate
Percent Rate
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
per 100 000
2020-2021
Clearance
Clearance
2020 Rate
2020 Rate
2021
2021
OTHER CRIMES CDSA (DRUGS)
Counterfeiting 2
192 -61.9% -10.4% 25.0 -62.1% -12.1% 2.0% -0.1% Possession - Cocaine 34 -47.7% -35.8% 4.4 -47.9% -37.0% 97.1% +2.9%
Weapons Violations 737 -6.9% -1.2% 96.1 -7.3% -3.0% 85.3% -4.0% Possession - Methamphetamines 88 -20.0% N/A 11.5 N/A N/A 98.8% +0.6%
Child Pornography 2
180 -37.3% 19.7% 23.5 -27.0% 72.0% 13.8% +5.3% Possession - Other 33 -15.4% N/A 4.3 N/A N/A 90.9% +23.4%
Prostitution 22 0 N/C -100.0% 0.0 75.0% 72.0% N/A N/A Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Cocaine 2 194 -13.4% 5.8% 25.3 -13.7% 3.9% 96.6% -2.5%
Disturb the Peace 7 -78.1% -82.3% 0.9 -78.2% -6.0% 54.8% -22.2% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Meth 2
68 -26.1% N/A 8.9 N/A N/A 97.1% +3.2%
Administration of Justice Violations 2
3 597 -6.8% -15.8% 469.0 -7.2% -17.3% 100.0% 0.0% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Other 2
89 -2.2% N/A 11.6 N/A N/A 92.2% -3.5%
Other Criminal Code Violations 2
270 -4.9% -0.8% 35.2 -5.3% -2.6% 62.5% -8.2% Cannabis-related Criminal Charges 25
8 -46.7% N/A 1.0 N/A N/A 87.5% +0.8%
Total 4 983 -13.5% -12.6% 649.7 -13.8% -14.1% 90.9% +1.2% Total 514 -19.2% -23.0% 67.0 -19.5% 17.5% 95.8% +0.3%
YCJA 12
Total 19 -72.4% -87.7% 2.5 -72.2% -87.8% 100.0% +1.4%
OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES
Total 20 -71.4% -87.1% 3 -71.6% -87.3% 95.0% -3.6%
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Total Crimes
in All Districts
-8.3% over 2020
Property Crimes
in All Districts
-11.1% over 2020
10 868
Violent Crimes
Clearance Rate
in All Districts
-4.8% over 2020 Downtown lies within the
4 741
Downtown 17
in All Districts Central District. -11.5% over 2020
5.6% over 2020
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2020-2021 % ∆ 5
2020-2021 % ∆ 5
2020-2021 % ∆ 5
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2020-2021 % ∆ 5
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Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
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1 740 -16.9% -39.9% 4 741 -11.5% -21.1% 13 768 -13.1% -14.4% 15 976 -9.5% -7.1% 12 070 0.4% -5.9% 12 910 -8.8% -7.5%
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PORTAGE AVE ZONES CRIMES BY DISTRICT CRIMES BY DISTRICT PORTAGE AVE ZONES
Portage Ave
20
% ∆ 2020
0 20
4 128
69
Aggravated Break and
Retail
Retail District
Lom
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0% over 2020 All
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-30.1% over 2020
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% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 0 0.0% -100.0% Arson 2, 3
35 75.0% 169.2% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 12 -14.3% -14.3%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% 0.0% Break & Enter 2
128 -30.1% -10.9% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 11 10.0% 17.0%
Attempted Murder 14 0 0.0% -100.0% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 5 -64.3% -76.4% Total 23 -4.2% -1.7%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 N/C 400.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
49 22.5% -2.4% CDSA (DRUGS)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
0 -100.0% -100.0% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 0 -100.0% -100.0%
3 0.0% -70.0%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
31 72.2% -5.5% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 12 100.0% N/A
Downtown
333
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
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Main
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Bro
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% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 6 20.0% 30.4% Arson 2, 3
68 15.3% 94.3% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 35 2.9% 10.1%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
333 -8.3% 9.9% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 22 -24.1% -7.6%
Attempted Murder 14 1 -66.7% -44.4% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 21 -40.0% -55.1% Total 57 -9.5% 2.5%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 N/C 25.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
132 16.8% 10.7% CDSA (DRUGS)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
3 -50.0% -21.1% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 5 -16.7% -24.2%
5 -16.7% -67.4%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
80 40.4% 11.1% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 22 69.2% N/A
Central
75 603 1Break
200 40
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
14.22 sq km
% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 21 23.5% 84.2% Arson 2, 3
214 33.8% 64.6% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 82 1.2% -2.1%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 200 -12.0% 2.9% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 92 -19.3% 23.0%
Attempted Murder 14 4 -20.0% -31.0% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 123 -16.9% -14.2% Total 174 -10.8% 9.7%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 0.0% -66.7% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
626 -1.6% 17.5% CDSA (DRUGS)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
3 -72.7% -65.1% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 10 -66.7% -54.5%
22 46.7% -10.6%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
213 11.5% 2.5% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 40 -21.6% N/A
West
1Break
786 13
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
21
Aggravated
466
All
and
Enter
-2.1% over 2020
Possession
Meth
-43.5% over 2020
Assaults Robberies
5.0% over 2020 17.1% over 2020
% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
221.33 sq km
2020-2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 3 -25.0% -37.5% Arson 2, 3
86 65.4% 17.2% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 101 11.0% -23.9%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 0.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 786 -2.1% -0.4% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 64 -12.3% 1.9%
Attempted Murder 14 0 -100.0% -100.0% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19
158 -15.1% -20.0% Total 165 0.6% -15.6%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 0.0% 150.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 845 -0.6% 5.4% CDSA (DRUGS)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
8 300.0% 300.0% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 9 0.0% -6.3%
66 10.0% 1.2%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
167 1.8% 9.0% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 13 -43.5% N/A
North
48 22
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
495 1Break
101
Aggravated Possession
Assaults Meth
-5.9% over 2020 All and -8.3% over 2020
Robberies Enter
65.28 sq km 11.5% over 2020 29.8% over 2020
% Difference over
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
2020-2021
VIOLENT CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Homicide 15 -11.8% 19.0% Arson 2, 3
149 -2.6% 0.5% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 46 -4.2% -37.3%
Other Violations Causing Death 0 -100.0% -100.0% Break & Enter 2
1 101 29.8% -6.6% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 88 -15.4% 7.6%
Attempted Murder 14 2 100.0% -61.5% Possess Stolen Property 6, 19 121 -8.3% -17.6% Total 134 -11.8% -13.7%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 0.0% -100.0% Motor Vehicle Thefts 2 706 3.8% -1.5% CDSA (DRUGS)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
4 0.0% 66.7% Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 11 -21.4% 17.0%
25 66.7% -27.3%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
142 0.0% 6.4% (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 22 -8.3% N/A
East
12
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Aggravated
Assaults 340
All
1Break
227 and
13
Possession
-20.0% over 2020
Robberies Enter Meth
6.3% over 2020 2.3% over 2020 8.3% over 2020
174.37 sq km
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
% Difference over
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
Percent Change 5
2020-2021
2020-2021
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
2020-2021
PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC OFFENCES
VIOLENT CRIMES
Arson 2, 3 64 14.3% -14.7% Impaired Driving/Drive over 0.08 mg 78 18.2% -31.1%
Homicide 4 0.0% 53.8%
Break & Enter 2
1 227 2.3% -13.2% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 66 -29.0% -7.0%
Other Violations Causing Death 1 N/C 400.0%
Possess Stolen Property 6, 19
141 16.5% 2.6% Total 144 -9.4% -21.8%
Attempted Murder 14 3 200.0% 25.0%
Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
693 3.6% 8.2% CDSA (DRUGS)
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 0 0.0% -100.0%
Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Cocaine 4 -66.7% -64.9%
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2 4 -33.3% 11.1% 52 62.5% 12.1%
(Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Possession - Methamphetamines 13 8.3% N/A
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2 137 -6.2% -4.5%
Theft Over $5,000 Possession - Other 4 -33.3% N/A
28 16.7% 47.4%
Total Crimes by District Other Sexual Offences 2, 13 68 21.4% 26.9% from Motor Vehicle 2
Trafficking/Production/
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 12 -20.0% -35.5% 45 -25.0% 17.8%
Shoplifting over $5000 2 4 0.0% 33.3% Distribution - Cocaine 2
18 000 Violent Assault with Weapon /
378 5.6% 14.1% Theft - $5,000 or Under Trafficking/Production/
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2 1 121 13.6% -14.7%
Property (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 Distribution - 9 -30.8% N/A
West Assault - Level 1 2 674 3.5% 7.4% Methamphetamines 2
16 000 All Others Theft - $5,000 or Under
All Assaults against Peace Officer 2 33 -31.3% -38.4% 2 080 26.9% 12.5%
from Motor Vehicle 2 Trafficking/Production/
15 -11.8% N/A
14 000 Central All Other Assaults 2 3 200.0% 400.0% Shoplifting under $5000 2 1 019 -51.4% -35.7% Distribution - Other 2
East Firearms Offences Fraud 2, 11 753 -7.3% 11.0%
2 -50.0% -64.3% Cannabis-related Criminal
North (use of / discharge / point) 2 N/C N/A
12 000 Identity Fraud/Theft 2
41 -31.7% -37.9% Charges 25
All Robberies 2
340 6.3% 5.7%
Mischief 2 2 640 -19.8% -11.8% Total 92 -23.3% -7.6%
Kidnapping /
10 000 7 75.0% 20.7% Total 9 863 -10.3% -8.8% YCJA 12
Forcible Confinement 2, 16
OTHER CRIMES Total 3 -70.0% -90.6%
All Abductions 2 3 50.0% 275.0%
8 000 Counterfeiting 2
24 -79.8% -51.2% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES 2
Extortion 2 7 16.7% 94.4%
Weapons Violations 85 9.0% -3.4% Total 0 0.0% 0.0%
Criminal Harassment 14 -33.3% 1.4%
6 000 Uttering Threats 249 2.5% 0.3% Child Pornography 2
13 -18.8% -14.5%
ACTIVITY BY COMMUNITY
Actual 2021
Actual 2021
2021 Rate ‡
2021 Rate ‡
% Diff over
% Diff over
/ 100K pop
/ 100K pop
2020-2021
2020-2021
5-Yr Avg 5
5-Yr Avg 5
Violent Property All Others
% ∆5
% ∆5
VIOLENT CRIMES TRAFFIC CRIMINAL CODE VIOLATIONS
8% 14% 6%
Point Douglas 2 216 4.5% 16.5% 5432.0 Downtown 175 -6.9% 5.8% 261.8
18% 25% 14% Downtown 3 525 1.8% 5.8% 5273.0 Point Douglas 94 -6.0% -5.7% 230.4
Inkster 493 7.2% 11.3% 1541.1 Inkster 36 -7.7% -2.5% 112.5
Assiniboine Fort Garry
St James-Assiniboia 633 11.4% 16.4% 1082.3 River Heights 51 24.4% 7.2% 88.9
South Downtown River East 841 5.1% -0.7% 994.0 St James-Assiniboia 48 14.3% -6.2% 82.1
Seven Oaks 663 33.9% 28.3% 969.9 Transcona 25 13.6% 6.1% 68.9
74% 61% 80%
River Heights 499 4.6% 12.9% 869.7 River East 56 -24.3% -26.1% 66.2
Transcona 260 -12.8% 8.6% 716.6 St Boniface 38 22.6% -24.8% 64.9
Assiniboine South 237 26.7% 29.8% 709.5 Fort Garry 35 -23.9% -23.0% 40.8
* Due to differences in download times, data from the Activities by Community page cannot be compared to data on the Criminal Codes page and the Crimes by Districts page.
St Boniface 409 3.3% 17.8% 698.9 St Vital 25 -19.4% -20.7% 37.0
13% 17% 10%
St Vital 425 13.3% 23.9% 628.9 Seven Oaks 25 -26.5% -33.8% 36.6
20% 28% 18% Fort Garry 536 2.3% 26.3% 624.9 Assiniboine South 9 -47.1% -60.3% 26.9
PROPERTY CRIMES CDSA (DRUGS)
Point River Downtown 8 731 -16.6% -11.8% 13060.6 Point Douglas 127 5.8% -12.3% 311.3
Inkster Douglas East Point Douglas 4 314 6.2% 10.3% 10574.8 Downtown 183 -29.1% -31.2% 273.7
River Heights 3 542 -15.9% -6.0% 6173.4 Inkster 22 -12.0% 9.5% 68.8
67% 55% 72%
St James-Assiniboia 3 166 -3.5% 5.0% 5413.4 St James-Assiniboia 33 -2.9% -1.0% 56.4
Transcona 1 919 0.1% 22.8% 5289.4 St Boniface 31 14.8% 1.4% 53.0
Inkster 1 630 -11.1% -11.1% 5095.3 River East 35 -40.7% -40.7% 41.4
St Boniface 2 350 -8.6% -0.2% 4015.7 River Heights 19 -17.4% -52.3% 33.1
6% 8% 9%
River East 3 375 -17.7% -3.0% 3988.9 Transcona 11 -15.4% -10.1% 30.3
12% 20% 13% Fort Garry 3 169 -8.4% 18.7% 3694.5 Assiniboine South 7 -36.4% -40.3% 21.0
Seven Oaks 2 385 -9.5% -13.9% 3488.9 St Vital 14 -26.3% -29.3% 20.7
River Seven St Vital 2 126 -9.4% -1.5% 3145.9 Fort Garry 17 -22.7% -27.2% 19.8
Oaks St Boniface
Heights Assiniboine South 980 -33.6% -2.7% 2933.7 Seven Oaks 11 -21.4% -45.5% 16.1
9% 7% 7% St James-Assiniboia 268 -39.4% -10.4% 458.2 St James-Assiniboia 14 474 1.9% 4.6% 24 748.2
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
4 76 40
20 0 20
2016 2 312
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Youths Not
2020-2021
Charged
Charged
2018
Youths
1 909
2019 1 750
Violent Crime
EVERY 2020 1 370 VIOLENT CRIMES
Homicide 4 4 0.0% -16.7%
2021
13.4 hours
1 101
Other Violations Causing Death 0.0% 0.0%
Attempted Murder 14 0.0% -100.0%
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Level 3 1 1 N/C N/C
Sexual Assault with a Weapon - Level 2 2
1 2 3 0.0% 200.0%
Sexual Assault - Level 1 2
13 23 36 -25.0% -17.4%
Other Sexual Offences 2, 13
28 6 34 100.0% 82.8%
Aggravated Assault - Level 3 22 22 69.2% 69.2%
PERSONS CHARGED Adult Youth Assault with Weapon /
79 37 116 10.5% -11.7%
Cause Bodily Harm - Level 2
Violent 85%
Property 94%
Other 96%
Firearms Offences
10 2 12 50.0% 46.3%
(use of / discharge / point)
Crimes Crimes Crimes All Robberies 2 60 16 76 -37.2% -50.1%
Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement 2, 16 4 4 N/C 53.8%
All Abductions 2
0.0% 0.0%
Extortion 2
0.0% -100.0%
1% 1%
Criminal Harassment 1 1 0.0% -68.8%
Actual
GRAND TOTALS
5-Yr Avg 5
Actual
Crimes Crimes
% ∆5
2021
% ∆ 2020
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 20 0 20
26 8 49 0 8 2 7
7
Arson
Break and Enter
-23.5% over 2020
Motor Vehicle Thefts
-66.7% over 2020
Shoplifting under $5K
-62.3% over 2020
Possession
Meth
0% over 2020
Traffic
Crimes
-60% over 2020
Possession
Cocaine
0% over 2020
Trafficking
Cocaine
-56.3% over 2020
40% over 2020
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
Actual 2021
Youths Not
2020-2021
Charged
Charged
Youths
PROPERTY CRIMES
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
Arson 2, 3 7 7 40.0% -68.8%
Actual 2021
Youths Not
2020-2021
Charged
Charged
Youths
Break & Enter 2
14 12 26 -23.5% -72.9%
Possess Stolen Property 6, 19
6 6 -83.3% -93.3%
Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
5 3 8 -66.7% -84.6%
Theft Over $5,000 (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2 1 1 0.0% 25.0% CDSA (DRUGS)
Theft Over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle 2 0.0% -100.0% Possession - Cocaine 2 2 0.0% -58.3%
Shoplifting over $5000 2
0.0% -100.0% Possession - Methamphetamines 0.0% N/A
Theft - $5,000 or Under (Non-Motor Vehicle) 2
3 12 15 -11.8% -77.9% Possession - Other 1 1 -50.0% N/A
Theft - $5,000 or Under from Motor Vehicle 2
4 4 300.0% -81.7% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Cocaine 2
7 7 -56.3% -61.5%
Shoplifting under $5000 2
15 34 49 -62.3% -79.7% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Meth 2
-100.0% N/A
Fraud 2, 11 3 2 5 25.0% -54.5% Trafficking / Production / Distribution - Other 2 -100.0% N/A
Identity Fraud/Theft 2
0.0% -100.0% Cannabis-related Criminal Charges 25
-100.0% N/A
Mischief 2
28 75 103 -2.8% -2.1% Total 9 1 10 -65.5% -78.4%
Total 74 150 224 -37.4% -68.9%
TRAFFIC
OTHER CRIMES Impaired Driving / Drive over 0.08 mg 2 2 -50.0% -60.0%
Counterfeiting 2 0.0% -100.0% Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations 6 6 -62.5% -50.0%
Weapons Violations 45 22 67 -2.9% -39.1% Total 8 8 -60.0% -52.9%
Child Pornography 2
2 9 11 10.0% -9.8%
Prostitution 22
0.0% -100.0% YCJA 12
Disturb the Peace -100.0% -100.0% Total 9 9 -81.6% -94.3%
Administration of Justice Violations 2 106 6 112 -36.0% -65.3%
Other Criminal Code Violations 2
8 8 -46.7% -62.3% OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES2
Total 153 45 198 -27.2% -57.9% Total 0.0% 0.0%
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
21%
by Gender
22%
East
West
24%
31% Women and
Central Girls Charged
76%
% Difference over
% Difference over
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Men and
2020-2021
2020-2021
2021
2021
Boys Charged
Log
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Ma
Notr
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Wil
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IVER Girls Charged 294 8.9% -8.2% Girls Charged 3 -50.0% -75.0%
RE
Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% -100.0% Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% 0.0%
Notr
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Non-Downtown NON- Po
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DOWNTOWN
ge
Persons Charged Total Persons Charged 4 602 0.2% -13.9% Total Persons Charged 728 -21.4% -23.0%
Fort
DOWNTOWN
by Age Status
ay
Main
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Bro
R
IVE
ER
A SS I N
IB O
IN
PROPERTY CRIMES TRAFFIC CRIMES
Men Charged 2 180 -44.7% -38.9% Men Charged 473 -4.4% -9.8%
Women Charged 927 -50.5% -40.6% Women Charged 96 -21.3% -26.3%
8.5% Boys Charged 146 -42.1% -68.6% Boys Charged 4 -60.0% -67.7%
Youths
Persons Charged in Downtown Charged
Girls Charged 108 -55.9% -62.5% Girls Charged 2 -77.8% -56.5%
Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% -100.0% Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% 0.0%
91.5% Total Persons Charged 3 361 -46.8% -42.9% Total Persons Charged 575 -9.6% -14.4%
Adults Charged
in
Ma
Development
ay Girls Charged 67 -39.6% -57.8% Girls Charged 474 -26.1% -39.5%
Mai
ad w
Development Bro
Strategy Development
n
Strategy Strategy Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% -100.0% Non-binary Adult & Youth 0.0% -100.0%
Total Persons Charged 4 372 -9.0% -19.1% Total Persons Charged 13 638 -21.0% -25.3%
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
160
140
120
Total
100 Crime Severity Indices
80
60 Winnipeg Total CSI
40 Manitoba Total CSI
20 Canada Total CSI
0
2016 2017
2018
2019 2020 2021
200
180
160
140 Violent
120 Crime Severity Indices
100
80
Winnipeg Violent CSI
60
40 Manitoba Violent CSI
20 Canada Violent CSI
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
2020--2021
2021
140
120
100 Non-violent CRIME SEVERITY INDICES
80 Crime Severity Indices JUST The Crime Severity Index is
Winnipeg Violent CSI 173.3 5.0% 2.1%
calculated based on volume
60
Winnipeg Non-violent CSI
THE of crime and the degree of
Winnipeg Non-violent CSI 107.2 0.9% 3.0%
40
Manitoba Non-violent CSI FACTS seriousness. Winnipeg Total CSI 125.4 2.9% 3.0%
20 Canada Non-violent CSI Sources:
2016 - 2020 data retrieved from Statistics Canada.
0 2021 Winnipeg data compiled and calculated by WPS Business Intelligence Unit.
2016 2017
2018
2019 2020 2021
88.2
2019 78.3
2020
89.7
2019
98.4
2019 101.1
2020
106.2 107.2
111.0 111.1 2021
2020
2020 2020
120.6
Non-violent Crime Severity Index 124.3 2019
2019
129.4
2019
136.6
2019
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Total Persons Men Victims
-1.5% over 2020
Charged 7.7% over 2020 Victims
14.0% over 2020 5.3% over 2020
Total Domestic Events with Violence
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Percent Change 5
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
5-Year Average 5
Total Persons Diverted
2020-2021
2020-2021
2021
2021
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
12.0%
West District 3 814 -1.3% 7.4% Percentage of Criminal
2.9% N/A N/A
JUST Domestic calls for service decreased North District 4 967 -2.0% 4.1% Events Diverted
Offences
17 652
Breakdown of Charges
Assault Level 2 491
16 332
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Religion 39%
Sexual Orientation 8% Types
of Hate
Crimes 38
Hate Crimes †
2021 38
JUST
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
The actual number of hate-related incidents
THE
2020-2021
may be higher than is reported.
2021
Other/Multiple Races 20% Black 45% FACTS
White 5% By Race/
RACE/ETHNICITY CRIMES
Ethnicity Black 9
East/Southeast Indigenous 3
Asian 15%
Indigenous 15% East/Southeast Asian 3
White 1
Other/Multiple Races 4
RELIGIOUS CRIMES
Jewish 8
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 Knife Victim refuses to participate in the
Crimes FACTS investigation.*
-16.0% over 2020
Gun Calls
1 669
EVERY
5.15 hours
service increased 15%
Gun-related THE over 2020 and 27% over
Calls for Service FACTS the five-year average.
14.9% over 2020
37% Other Knife 45% Knife Crimes Cleared by
Crimes not Cleared Charge and Other Means
Knife Crimes
Clear Status
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
2020-2021
Crimes Committed Using a Knife
2021
Gun-related Calls for Service 1 600
1 800 1 400
1 600 VIOLENT KNIFE CRIMES ‡
1 200
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
1 400 All Violent Crimes Committed with a Knife 1 199 -16.0% -0.3%
5-Year Average 5
2020-2021
1 200 1 000 Knife Crimes Cleared by Charge and Other Means 540 -11.5% -7.3%
2021
"Gun"-related Calls for Service 9 1 669 14.9% 27.4% suspect, or does not want to participate in the investigation.
0 0 † based on all charges, to a maximum of four.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 NON-VIOLENT WEAPONS EVENTS 737 -6.9% -1.2% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ‡ may or may not have resulted in injury to the victim(s).
48 | WPS 2021 STATISTICAL REPORT WPS 2021 STATISTICAL REPORT | 49
CLEARANCE
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
*A suspect cannot be identified either because the victim/complainant/witness does not want to identify the suspect or do not want to participate in the investigation.
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
2020-2021
2021
% Cleared
# Cleared
Violent Crimes
CLEARANCE TOTALS AND RATES BY CRIME TYPES 7, 18, 21
7 000 70% Events Cleared 6 256 -2.6% -4.3%
Violent Crimes
Clear Rate 56.9% -2.9% -4.7%
2017 21 535
2020 92 138
2016 205 641
2021 91 618
2017 225 131
Total
2018 225 204 Dispatched
Events 2016
2019 231 670 111 694
2016 26 919
JUST Total calls to the Emergency dispatched This is the second highest
THE Communications Centre events went up 26% number of emergency calls 2017 29 226
FACTS increased 10% over 2020. over the previous year. in recent history.
Non-dispatched 2018 29 093
Events
2019 31 986
2020 24 437
2021 29 388
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
2020-2021
2021
EAST
DISTRICT
EMERGENCY CALLS FOR SERVICE
WEST DISTRICT
Total Calls to Communications Centre 9
671 364 9.9% 10.4%
Police-initiated (includes 911 and non-emergency)
Police-initiated Citizen-generated
15 044 Total Dispatched Events 4, 9 234 058 -3.2% 5.5%
84 411
Non-dispatched Events 29 388 20.3% 3.7%
* Queue Management Team† 2 392 -47.8% -50.5%
Virtual Police Response‡ 551 19.5% N/A
Total Police-initiated
Dispatched Events † 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 advice, thereby reducing the
* Includes non-district events
1.2% over 2020 dispatch workload.
‡ Officers use video technology to take reports, rather than dispatching a cruiser to respond in person.
% ∆ 2020
% ∆ 2020
20 0 20 20 0 20
15 000
20 000
25 000
5 000
0
84 411
83 388
Citizen-generated Traffic Stop
90 000
80 540
Check Wellbeing 20 704 -4.9% over
2020
Dispatched Events by Day
31 864
75 512
75 320
80 000
68 165
Sun 20 391
70 000
Mon
Domestic 17 652 20 408
Special Attention -15% over
12 241
2020
Tue 20 647 60 000
Wed 21 271
50 000
Disturbance 11 394 Thu 21 398 SPI Hotspot -42.6% over
6 909
2020 40 000
Fri 22 881
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Sat 22 651
5-year average
Suspicious Person 6 562 Traffic Enforcement -5.7% over
7 639
2020
2021
2020
5-year average
Family Trouble 6 259 School Engagement
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
10 044
2020-2021
45.9%
Percent Change 5
% Difference over
5-Year Average 5
over 2020
2021
2020-2021
POLICE
2021
Superintendent
N/C = Not Calculable Uniform Division 13
△ = change Operations
Division 14
1 Criminal Code Offence data are based on Uniform 16 Includes “Trafficking in Persons.”
Crime Reporting data submitted to The Canadian Division 50 Uniform
17 Downtown lies within the Central Distric and the
Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics Operations/Specialty Units
Portage Avenue Zones lie within Downtown. The Deputy Chief of
(CCJCSS), and are not directly comparable to data
Portage Avenue Zones include the University Operations
published on the WPS CrimeStat website. Data were
Zone, the Retail Zone, the Sports, Hospitality and Division 31 Records and
compiled in accordance with violent crimes (i.e. Reports Management
Entertainment Zone, and the Commercial Zone.
most serious violation against the victim), property
crimes, and other crimes (i.e. first violation) scoring 18 Rates include RCMP activity within The City of Division 36
Winnipeg. Communications
rules.
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2 Includes attempted and actual. 19 Includes “Trafficking Stolen Goods.” Operational Community Support
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3 Does not include “Arson - Disregard for Human Life,” 20 Formerly “Threatening / Harassing Phone Calls.”
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which is categorised as a violent crime. Traffic
21 Includes events where the accused is charged or
4 Calls where a police unit was assigned. processed through other means.
5 Small incident numbers can result in large percent 22 A number of Prostitution categories were reclassified Chief of Police
Division 40
Organized Crime
changes. as Violent Crimes in 2015—only four years’ data
available for 5-yr average. Division 41
6 Includes Alter/Destroy/Remove VIN.
Specialized Investigations
23 Includes youths aged 12-17 who were charged,
7 Includes events where there is sufficient evidence to Deputy Chief Superintendent
arrested and not charged, or warned. Division 42 Forensics /
lay a charge, but no charge is laid and the suspect is of Investigative Investigative Intelligence / Technology
processed by other means. 24 Includes Alter/Destroy/Remove VIN. Services Services
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8 Events where the accused and victim are in a current 25 Only includes events post legalisation of Crime Code Major Crimes
or past domestic relationship. Cannabis offences.
9 Includes criminal and non-criminal events. The actual counts, the rates, the percent changes, and Division 30
the clearance rates data for City of Winnipeg crime totals Services
10 Events where police confirmed a criminal offence
include calculations submitted to the Canadian Centre
occurred. Deputy Chief of Superintendent Division 33
for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS). Support Services Support Services Training
11 Does not include Identity Theft and Identity Fraud. Due to CCJCSS updates, previously reported numbers are
subject to change. Because the data printed in previous Division 34
12 YCJA: The Youth Criminal Justice Act has an available Human Resources
Winnipeg Police Service Annual Statistical Reports do
option that diverts youths away from the court process
not contain the updates, actual crime figures may vary
through extrajudicial measures (such as formal
slightly with CCJCSS historical data. Statistical data are Division 32 Organizational
diversionary programs). Youths subsequently breaching Development and Support
accurate as at date of publication.
those conditions are charged under the YCJA.
Unless otherwise specified, all data contained within this Chief of Staff
13 Includes “Sexual Offences against Children.”
report were compiled and produced by the WPS Business
14 Includes “Conspire to Commit Murder.” Intelligence Unit. Division 35
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15 Non-district includes crimes which occurred over
more than one district, crimes that occurred Legal Counsel
outside Winnipeg, and crimes where the location of
occurrence is unknown. Division 37 Information
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