St. Matthews Crime Statistics
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
St. Matthews is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 10,876 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2026. In 2026 alone, there were 62 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 63%.
Compared to 2025 (974 incidents), crime in St. Matthews decreased by 94% in 2026. This suggests improving safety conditions in St. Matthews.
In terms of crime type, St. Matthews recorded 2,556 violent incidents and 6,842 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. Matthews have fallen by approximately 94% since 2017 (from 1,011 to 62). Use the category links below to explore St. Matthews crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.
For Home Buyers
St. Matthews recorded 110% more incidents than the Winnipeg neighbourhood average in 2026. Violent crime is the leading category here, which is a factor home buyers should weigh carefully when assessing livability. Incidents fell 94% year-over-year — an improving trend that may support long-term value retention.
2026 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average
Monthly Crime Pattern
2026 peak: Jan (62); quietest: Jan (62)
| Category | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Traffic | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026 Crime Summary
62 totalAnnual Trend
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs (CDSA) | 19 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 14 | — |
| Federal Statute | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
| Other | 147 | 173 | 167 | 152 | 81 | 79 | 100 | 131 | 121 | 10 |
| Property | 583 | 825 | 1133 | 1063 | 533 | 793 | 729 | 639 | 519 | 25 |
| Traffic | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Violent | 242 | 302 | 287 | 276 | 244 | 251 | 287 | 329 | 312 | 26 |
| Total | 1,011 | 1,347 | 1,644 | 1,541 | 887 | 1,148 | 1,139 | 1,123 | 974 | 62 |
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. Matthews neighbourhood, 2017–2026.