Crime in Lloydminster saw a significant decline in 2025, according to new RCMP data presented to council this week.
The report shows total Criminal Code incidents dropped from 2,085 in 2024 to 1,613 in 2025, a decrease of 23 per cent.
The decline was driven largely by a sharp reduction in property-related offences.
Property crime sees major decrease
Property crime recorded the most substantial drop year over year.
Total property offences fell from 1,309 in 2024 to 787 in 2025, a decrease of 40 per cent.
Several key categories contributed to that decline, including theft of motor vehicles, which dropped by 61 per cent, and possession of stolen goods, which fell by 54 per cent.
Mischief to property also decreased by 39 per cent, while theft over $5,000 declined by 15 per cent.
Despite the drop, property crime continues to make up a large portion of overall police files in the city.
Crimes against persons remain steady
Offences involving persons remained relatively stable.
Total incidents in this category were nearly unchanged, moving from 300 in 2024 to 299 in 2025.
Within that category, assault-related incidents saw a slight decrease, while robbery declined significantly.
However, some areas increased, including sexual assault and other sexual offences, contributing to a mixed trend overall.
Other Criminal Code offences rise
While overall crime declined, some categories increased.
Other Criminal Code offences rose from 476 in 2024 to 527 in 2025, an increase of 11 per cent.
This includes increases in areas such as failure to comply with court orders and breaches, as well as weapons-related offences.
Drug offences increase sharply
Drug-related offences saw a notable rise in 2025.
Total drug files increased from 42 in 2024 to 70 in 2025, a jump of 67 per cent.
Possession offences increased by 86 per cent, while trafficking offences rose by 33 per cent.
The increase reflects continued enforcement and investigative activity in this area.
Traffic incidents and collisions up
Traffic-related incidents also increased over the year.
Total motor vehicle collisions rose from 224 in 2024 to 277 in 2025, an increase of 24 per cent.
Injury collisions increased by 25 per cent, while non-reportable property damage collisions rose by 36 per cent.
Provincial traffic enforcement overall increased by 10 per cent.
Calls and activity indicators decline in some areas
Several police activity indicators showed decreases.
False alarms dropped by 50 per cent, while reports of suspicious persons, vehicles, or property decreased by 34 per cent.
The number of missing persons files also declined by 33 per cent.
These figures reflect changes in call volume and reporting patterns across the city.
A changing landscape
The data presented to council highlights a shifting landscape in local policing.
While overall crime declined significantly, increases in specific areas such as drug offences and traffic incidents show continued pressure on police resources.
The numbers provide a snapshot of policing activity in Lloydminster and will help inform priorities moving forward.
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