Leduc Crime Severity Index dips

RCMP, crime

August 14, 2024

Leduc RCMP see decrease in Crime Severity Index

Leduc, Alta. – Following Statistics Canada’s release of the 2023 ‘Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, the City of Leduc saw a decrease to 84.6 of their Crime Severity Index (CSI) when compared to the revised 2022 CSI of 85.

In 2017 Leduc’s CSI was the highest at 111.8 and since then it has continued to drop to our lowest of 84.6 since 2015.

“I am proud of our efforts and pleased with the decrease in serious crime over the past 7 years,” says Inspector Jeff McBeth Officer in Charge, Leduc RCMP detachment. “This decrease is a testament to our targeted approach to crime reduction along with joint force operations. Your Leduc RCMP officers will continue to serve the public with commitment and professionalism. We value our partnerships in our communities, and together, we will continue to reduce crime and ensure community safety and well-being.”

The CSI measures crime reported to police and believed to be founded, reflecting the relative seriousness and severity of offences over time. The CSI is not the sole measure of crime trends in our community. Alongside Statistics Canada data, our Criminal Intelligence and Data Analysts respond to trends promptly, allowing the Leduc RCMP to implement tactics to reduce crime and focus resources on community safety and well-being.

The top four CSI drivers for Leduc, and their respective percentage are:

1. Break and enters (17.7%);
2. Fraud (11.8%);
3. Mischief to property (10.6%);
4. Theft under $5,000 (8.5%);

Over the past 12 months and beyond, the Leduc RCMP has developed and implemented several programs and proactive initiatives to address the CSI drivers in our community and ultimately drive crime down. These initiatives include:

• Targeted enforcement through data driven intelligence;
• Crime Prevention Initiatives including installation of locking licence plate screws;
• Collaboration with Community Groups and businesses.
• Daily tracking of police-reported crime to deploy resources effectively;
• Structuring Teams to focus on top CSI drivers;
• Using geographic analysis to focus on high-impact areas;
• Increasing police visibility in streets, parks, and problem areas;
• Growing relationships with key partners and the business community.

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