River East — Property Crime

Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)

Between 2017 and 2026, River East recorded 1,968 Property crime incidents. The most frequent offence was "Mischief", accounting for 531 incidents (27% of this category).

In 2026, there were 12 Property incidents, decreased by 92% from 2025 (149). This is a positive trend for River East's Property crime profile.

Over the full period, Property crime in River East has fallen by approximately 93% since 2017. For a complete picture of crime in River East, Winnipeg, visit the full crime statistics overview.

Property Breakdown 1968 total

Mischief 531 (27%)

Shoplifting $5,000 or under 444 (23%)

Theft $5,000 or under from Motor Vehicle 271 (14%)

Break & Enter 222 (11%)

Theft $5,000 or under (non-motor vehicle) 172 (9%)

Fraud 168 (9%)

Motor Vehicle Thefts 117 (6%)

Possess Stolen Property 17 (1%)

Identity Fraud/Identity Theft 9 (0%)

Arson 7 (0%)

Subcategory	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	Total
Mischief	59	78	39	77	60	77	43	53	41	4	531
Shoplifting $5,000 or under	20	69	85	133	56	18	17	22	21	3	444
Theft $5,000 or under from Motor Vehicle	23	37	33	49	37	35	23	21	13	-	271
Break & Enter	27	26	29	20	25	23	27	29	16	-	222
Theft $5,000 or under (non-motor vehicle)	11	9	22	10	19	34	39	16	12	-	172
Fraud	12	12	11	15	22	30	18	16	30	2	168
Motor Vehicle Thefts	12	12	16	12	9	12	17	12	13	2	117
Possess Stolen Property	1	2	4	2	3	-	2	2	1	-	17
Identity Fraud/Identity Theft	-	1	-	1	-	3	2	1	1	-	9
Arson	1	2	2	-	1	-	-	-	1	-	7
Theft over $5,000 (non-motor vehicle)	1	1	1	1	1	-	1	-	-	1	7
Theft over $5,000 from Motor Vehicle	-	-	1	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	3
Year Total	167	249	243	320	233	233	190	172	149	12	1968

What is "Property" crime?

Unlawful acts to gain property without violence: theft, break & enter, fraud, possession of stolen goods, arson, and mischief.

Classification based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).