Wilkes South Crime Statistics
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
Wilkes South is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 268 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2025. In 2025 alone, there were 28 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 76%.
Compared to 2024 (25 incidents), crime in Wilkes South increased by 12% in 2025. Prospective buyers researching Wilkes South neighbourhood safety should consider this trend.
In terms of crime type, Wilkes South recorded 35 violent incidents and 205 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 Wilkes South have risen by approximately 56% since 2017 (from 18 to 28). Use the category links below to explore Wilkes South crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.
For Home Buyers
Wilkes South recorded 91% 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. Incidents rose 12% year-over-year; consider monitoring this trend before finalising a purchase.
2025 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average
Monthly Crime Pattern
2025 peak: Nov (8); quietest: Feb (1)
| Category | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Traffic | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| Violent | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Drugs (CDSA) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2025 Crime Summary
28 totalAnnual Trend
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs (CDSA) | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Other | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Property | 11 | 16 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Traffic | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Violent | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 26 | 31 | 42 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 25 | 28 |
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, Wilkes South neighbourhood, 2017–2025.