Winnipeg Crime Statistics Overview
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
In 2026, Winnipeg recorded 4,664 police-reported incidents across 12 communities. Downtown had the most incidents (1,323), while Assiniboine South had the fewest (100).
Violent crime accounts for 22% of all incidents city-wide.
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| # | Community | Areas | Violent | Property | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | 23 | 291 | 797 | 1,323 | |
| 2 | Point Douglas | 13 | 153 | 290 | 570 | |
| 3 | River East | 20 | 80 | 230 | 369 | |
| 4 | St. James - Assiniboia | 21 | 68 | 226 | 344 | |
| 5 | Fort Garry | 30 | 74 | 209 | 313 | |
| 6 | Seven Oaks | 14 | 54 | 209 | 310 | |
| 7 | River Heights | 17 | 64 | 212 | 309 | |
| 8 | St. Vital | 17 | 63 | 160 | 256 | |
| 9 | Transcona | 12 | 33 | 196 | 248 | |
| 10 | St. Boniface | 21 | 56 | 100 | 182 | |
| 11 | Inkster | 11 | 40 | 98 | 177 | |
| 12 | Na | 1 | 10 | 148 | 163 | |
| 13 | Assiniboine South | 15 | 28 | 56 | 100 |
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime statistics, 2026 data.