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Crime down throughout Alberta, Stats Canada reports

Out of the 147 jurisdictions that Alberta RCMP oversee, 95 had a decrease in their crime severity index from 2023 to 2024
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According to a Stats Canada report, there was a 6.9 per cent decrease in the Crime Severity Index (CSI) across Alberta RCMP jurisdictions in 2024 when compared to the previous year. This is the second lowest crime score since 2015. 

The CSI tracks both volume and seriousness of police-reported crime. It assigns weights to different offences based on how severe they are. This means that more serious crimes carry a higher weight than less serious crimes.

Of the top 10 contributors to the Albertan CSI, two were in violent crime categories: Assault and Sexual Assault. Both crimes have seen a decline over the past year, with there being 653 fewer Assaults, and 273 fewer Sexual Assaults reported across the province. 

Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP says the he is "extremely pleased" to see the declining CSI scores provincially. He credits the shared efforts of RCMP officers, community members and the dedicated partner agencies of the RCMP for the downward trend.

"We’re sincerely grateful for the support we’ve received. Reducing crime isn’t the work of one group, it demands collaboration among public services, community partners, and all level of government, but these results show that when we work together, we get results," he said. "There is still a long way to go, but the Alberta RCMP remains committed to working with our partners to protect Albertans and strengthen the communities we all proudly call home.”

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