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New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has provided the Police Board 2024 monitored crime statistics, providing insights into public safety and policing efforts over the past year. These statistics were presented at the January 21 Police Board meeting and community members are invited to review the full report, which is available on the New Westminster Police Department website. These stats are not inclusive of all crime types, but represent those actively monitored by NWPD staff for intelligence led policing initiatives. Additionally, some of these numbers may change as police files are reviewed for quality assurance purposes and crime types are amended.
Key highlights from the 2024 crime statistics include:
- No homicides or attempted homicides in 2024.
- 5% increase in monitored persons offenses citywide.
- 11% decrease in monitored property offences citywide.
- Noted reductions for monitored crime types in the Downtown Core, including:
- 58% reduction in reported break and enters to businesses when compared to 2023 (in 2023 there were 65 reported instances compared to 27 in 2024).
- 57% reduction in aggravated assaults when compared to 2023 (in 2023 there were 7 reported instances compared to 3 in 2024)
- 57% reduction in robberies when compared to 2023 (in 2023 there were 42 reported instances compared to 18 in 2024).
- 52% reduction in impaired operation of a motor vehicle investigations when compared to 2023 . In 2023 there were 207 files compared to 100 in 2024.
- There was a 16% decline in domestic violence reports from 2023 to 2024, continuing a three-year decline. Reports dropped from 634 in 2022 to 588 in 2023, and now to 530 in 2024.
- 397 reports of theft from vehicle. This is trending down over a three year span. Reports dropped from 704 in 2022 to 561 in 2023, and now to 397 in 2024.
- 567 online police reports made by members of the public in 2024, compared to 433 in 2023. This is an increase of 30%.
“While crime statistics have their strengths and limitations, they serve as one tool to assess trends in our community and the effectiveness of our policing initiatives,” said Chief Constable Paul Hyland. “The reductions in key crime categories are encouraging and reflect the dedication of our members and staff, whose hard work throughout 2024 has contributed to these positive changes. However, we recognize that crime statistics don’t always align with public perceptions of safety, and those concerns remain important to us. I encourage everyone to continue reporting crimes, as this helps us respond effectively and optimize how we deploy our resources.”
As part of its commitment to transparency and accessibility, the NWPD invites residents to access Police Board reports, view past meetings, and participate in monthly Police Board meetings either in person or via Zoom.
For more information or to view the full 2024 crime statistics report, please visit the NWPD website at https://nwpolice.org/inside-new-westminster-police-department/police-board/2025-meetings-schedule-agendas/
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