Niakwa Place Crime Statistics
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
Niakwa Place is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 365 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2025. In 2025 alone, there were 38 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 79%.
Compared to 2024 (39 incidents), crime in Niakwa Place decreased by 3% in 2025. This suggests improving safety conditions in Niakwa Place.
In terms of crime type, Niakwa Place recorded 48 violent incidents and 288 property incidents over the reporting period. Property crime (such as theft and break & enter) is the dominant category, which is common across most Winnipeg neighbourhoods.
Over the long term, annual crime incidents in Niakwa Place have fallen by approximately 3% since 2017 (from 39 to 38). Use the category links below to explore Niakwa Place crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.
For Home Buyers
Niakwa Place recorded 88% fewer incidents than the Winnipeg neighbourhood average in 2025. Property crime (theft, break & enter) is the dominant category — common city-wide and a lower direct personal-safety risk, though home security costs are worth factoring into your budget.
2025 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average
Monthly Crime Pattern
2025 peak: Aug (7); quietest: Jan (1)
| Category | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 |
| Violent | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Traffic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
2025 Crime Summary
38 totalAnnual Trend
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs (CDSA) | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Property | 29 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| Traffic | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Violent | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 39 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 47 | 51 | 34 | 39 | 38 |
Crime Category Definitions
- Violent
- Offences involving force or threats against a person: homicide, sexual assault, assault (all levels), robbery, criminal harassment, and kidnapping.
- Property
- Unlawful acts to gain property without violence: theft, break & enter, fraud, possession of stolen goods, arson, and mischief.
- Traffic
- Criminal traffic offences under the Criminal Code: impaired driving, dangerous operation, failure to provide a sample, and street racing. Does not include minor traffic violations.
- Drugs (CDSA)
- Offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA): possession, trafficking, production, and import/export of controlled substances.
- Federal Statute
- Offences under federal laws other than the Criminal Code: Firearms Act, Immigration Act, Income Tax Act, and similar federal statutes.
- Other
- Offences not classified elsewhere: obstructing justice, weapons violations, administration of law offences, and similar.
Classifications based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime statistics, Niakwa Place neighbourhood, 2017–2025.