St. John'S Crime Statistics

Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)

St. John'S is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 12,939 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2026. In 2026 alone, there were 101 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 55%.

Compared to 2025 (1,317 incidents), crime in St. John'S decreased by 92% in 2026. This suggests improving safety conditions in St. John'S.

In terms of crime type, St. John'S recorded 3,616 violent incidents and 7,177 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 St. John'S have fallen by approximately 93% since 2017 (from 1,486 to 101). Use the category links below to explore St. John'S crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.

For Home Buyers

St. John'S recorded 242% more incidents than the Winnipeg neighbourhood average in 2026. 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. Incidents fell 92% year-over-year — an improving trend that may support long-term value retention.

2026 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average

Year:
Property+176% vs avg
This
40
City avg
15
Violent+433% vs avg
This
32
City avg
6
Other+358% vs avg
This
22
City avg
5
Drugs (CDSA)+167% vs avg
This
4
City avg
2
Traffic+87% vs avg
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3
City avg
2

Monthly Crime Pattern

2026 peak: Jan (101); quietest: Jan (101)

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026Avg
CategoryJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Property40
Violent32
Other22
Drugs (CDSA)4
Traffic3

2026 Crime Summary

101 total
Property40(40%)
Violent32(32%)
Other22(22%)
Drugs (CDSA)4(4%)
Traffic3(3%)

Annual Trend

Category2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Drugs (CDSA)2423202016152014304
Federal Statute157482439
Other21517019020517219321720019422
Property84586773380783684574178767640
Traffic19101515167622173
Violent36835340135340244642344739132
Total1,4861,4301,3631,4081,4441,5061,4111,4731,317101

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, St. John'S neighbourhood, 2017–2026.