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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime Statistics

Violent crimes and break-and-enters, see big jumps in September

Oct 17, 2022 | 9:54 AM

According to the most crime statistics provided by the Prince Albert Police Service, the reported number of violent crimes in the city continues to rise.

For the month of September there were 117 reported assaults. This compared to 137 in August and 73 for the same month in 2021. Year-to-date (to Sept. 30) there have been 987 reported assaults, which represents a 60 per cent increase from the same period in 2021.

Also in the area of violent crimes, there were 12 reported sexual violations last month and 13 robberies. There were no homicides or attempted murders.

Another trend continuing upwards in 2022 is break and enters with respect to residential and non – residential (commercial) buildings. There were 19 residential incidents last month and 23 for non- residential.

Year-to-date, there have been 190 and 133 respectively for these two categories.

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On a more positive note, there were only five reported break-ins last month to residential outbuildings which would include sheds and garages. This was less than half the number from the same month in 2021, and year to date there has been a 51 per cent slide from last year at this time.

Another area of concern for the city was the number of reported thefts under $5,000 which would include property crimes and shoplifting. There were 135 related crimes reported for September, compared 94 in the same month the year prior.

Last month, with the start up of school, the city’s traffic enforcement members were out in full force. Total traffic violations last month were 72, which was an eight per cent decrease from the same month in 2021.

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