Crime is trending downward in several categories, but Lloydminster RCMP were still kept busy through the first three months of 2026.
According to the detachment’s latest quarterly report, officers responded to 4,167 calls for service between January and March, along with 1,948 calls through 911.
The report outlines what police describe as a continued focus on crime reduction, supported by proactive policing and community involvement.
“The 4th quarter saw continuing reductions in many categories of crime,” said Lloydminster RCMP Detachment Inspector Brian Nicholl.
Nicholl said those results reflect both targeted policing strategies and cooperation from the public.
“The Lloydminster RCMP has been employing various crime reduction initiatives and strategies along with proactive policing, and results of these efforts continue to be realized,” he said.
While overall numbers dropped, police still dealt with a wide range of incidents across the city.
During the same period, 186 collisions were reported, while 468 prisoners were processed through the Lloydminster cell block. Officers also completed 477 criminal record checks.
Nicholl noted the workload behind each file can vary significantly.
“Please know that each category of investigation type requires varying hours to be able to complete them,” he said.
“Some are completed within 30 minutes while others can take dozens of hours by many officers and support staff.”
Police also laid 2,031 criminal and provincial charges over the three-month period, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts across multiple areas.
Nicholl emphasized that public cooperation continues to play a key role in solving cases.
“This quarter again saw significant assistance from the residents of Lloydminster that allowed officers to lay criminal charges in many instances that without the information from the public, the crimes would have likely gone unsolved,” he said.
“Thank you.”
The detachment is encouraging residents to continue reporting suspicious activity as part of its broader crime reduction strategy.
“While some success has been achieved, we remain focused on reducing crime and continue to encourage the residents of Lloydminster to report crime and suspicious activity,” said Nicholl.
Lloydminster RCMP say they will continue releasing quarterly updates to provide transparency and give residents a clearer understanding of policing efforts in the community.
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