Prince George’s Crime Severity Index dropped by 14% in 2024 according to Stats Canada.
The index came in at 199.83 last year, down from 232 in 2023.
Spokesperson, Warren Silver explained to MyPGNow.com what type of crimes saw a decrease in our city.
“So, the violent crimes went down five percent and the non-violent crimes went down 18%. And that includes things like sexual assault, which saw a seven percent decrease, robbery saw an eight percent decrease while breaking and entering declined 19%.”
Silver added motor vehicle thefts in Prince George saw a 28% year-over-year decline.
He mentioned the across the board decline we are seeing in the northern capital is consistent with what is happening in other cities.
“Overall, across BC, the crime severity was down. Kelowna was down nine percent, Kamloops 21%, Chilliwack 11%, Abbotsford/Mission 11%, Vancouver 8%, Victoria 11% and Nanaimo 16%.”
Silver noted Stats Canada got away from community comparisons due to the different issues and demographics each city has in Canada.
MyPGNow.com reached out to the RCMP for comment, but declined our request.
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