RCMP in Manitoba were called out fewer times in May of 2022 when compared to the same month in 2021.


West District calls: -16% (4,596 to 3,872)

Overall, the Districts’ occurrence counts (combined) decreased by 5% (from 16,793 to 15,993), with Manitoba West District experiencing the largest decrease of 16% and Manitoba North District having an increase of 14%. 

During May 2022, there were decreases in all categories, except Crimes against Property which experienced increases in all Districts.

 

Manitoba West District

During May 2022, Manitoba West District reported decreases in all categories, except Crimes against Property. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

This category decreased overall by less than 1%, with the largest decrease in Persons Reported Missing down by 16% (62 to 52) while the largest increase was in Wellbeing Checks up 23% (88 to 108).

Crime against Person

Crime against Person decreased overall by 11% (381 to 339) with a 23% decrease in Sexual Offences (48 to 37) and a 25% decrease in Robbery/Extortion/Harassment/Threats (126 to 95).

Crime against Property

There was an overall increase of 25% (585 to 732) and specifically, Theft over $5,000 increased 117% (36 to 78), Theft under $5,000 increased 43% (132 to 189), and Break and Enter increased 41% (69 to 97).

Drug Enforcement

Overall the category decreased 35% (62 to 40) with Trafficking down 40% (43 to 26).