St. Vital Centre Crime Statistics
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
St. Vital Centre is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 3,048 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2026. In 2026 alone, there were 50 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 78%.
Compared to 2025 (522 incidents), crime in St. Vital Centre decreased by 90% in 2026. This suggests improving safety conditions in St. Vital Centre.
In terms of crime type, St. Vital Centre recorded 515 violent incidents and 2,371 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. Vital Centre have fallen by approximately 85% since 2017 (from 324 to 50). Use the category links below to explore St. Vital Centre crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.
For Home Buyers
St. Vital Centre recorded 69% 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 90% year-over-year — an improving trend that may support long-term value retention.
2026 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average
Monthly Crime Pattern
2026 peak: Jan (50); quietest: Jan (50)
| Category | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Violent | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026 Crime Summary
50 totalAnnual Trend
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs (CDSA) | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
| Federal Statute | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other | 26 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 31 | 2 |
| Property | 258 | 273 | 241 | 140 | 155 | 245 | 283 | 340 | 397 | 39 |
| Traffic | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Violent | 37 | 38 | 47 | 30 | 40 | 43 | 99 | 81 | 91 | 9 |
| Total | 324 | 323 | 300 | 173 | 202 | 306 | 402 | 446 | 522 | 50 |
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. Vital Centre neighbourhood, 2017–2026.