The RCMP have released monthly crime statistics for March, 2022 and in Western Manitoba the number of calls dropped when compared to March, 2021.
In the West district calls dropped 6 per cent to 3,872.
Manitoba West District
During March 2022, Manitoba West District reported decreases in all main categories. The following sub-category increases and decreases are being highlighted:
Common Police Activities
This category had an overall decrease from 569 to 459 (-19%), with the largest decreases in Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property down from 232 to158 (-32%) and Breach of Peace down from 146 to 98 (-33%) while Wellbeing Checks increased from 67 to 83 (+24%).
Crimes against the Person
Overall, the category decreased from 381 to 346 (-9%) with a 15% decrease in Assaults (down from 232 to 198).
Crimes against Property
Crimes against Property had a very minimal decrease overall from 550 to 547 (-1%). Theft under $5,000 increased from 112 to 136 (+21%) and Fraud increased from 64 to 71 (+11%) while Theft over $5,000 decreased from 42 to 29 (-31%).