REGINA — Crime in Regina decreased overall between 2024 and 2025.
Stats provided by the Regina Police Service (RPS) for its January 2026 report show a nearly 14 per cent decrease between 2024 and 2025 in crimes against the person, which include assault, robbery and kidnapping.
Crimes against property also saw an overall decrease of 15.8 per cent from 2024 to 2025, including break and enters and thefts.
While these numbers show positive trends for police, several notable offences increased, including homicides.
Homicides rose from four in 2024 to 11 in 2025. RPS Chief Lorilee Davies said the offence is difficult for police to predict and prevent.
“Homicides are … or can be tied to a number of issues. Some of them are drug-related, some of them are gang-related, some of them are domestic-related, and there really isn't sort of any one thing that we can do to prevent it.”
Davies noted that if all homicides were related to one factor, it would be easier for police to prevent further crimes.
As for those responsible, Davies said all individuals connected to the homicides have been arrested.
“Maintaining trust in the community, I think that's a big, important piece of it.”
The RPS is also dealing with an increase in bin fires, seeing an approximate 16 per cent uptick in 2025 compared with 2024.
Davies said police are working closely with the City of Regina on the issue.
“[We’re] highlighting the areas where we're seeing the most concentrated number of fires, and I know the city has their waste disposal people engaged to see if there are some things that we can do.
“I know the city has tried piloting a few different ideas to determine if that'll make a difference,” she added.
During the recent cold snap, Davies said police did not notice any spikes in bin fires.
In a year-end interview, Davies said police are also reviewing how arson cases are classified, noting some fires may be started as people try to keep warm during extreme conditions.
Traffic-related offences also saw a sharp increase, with police reporting an 80.9 per cent rise in high-speed zone tickets issued between 2024 and 2025.
Davies said this increase is likely linked to repairs to speed cameras and increased engagement by the traffic safety unit.
Meanwhile, the RPS reported a decrease in overdoses, dropping from 110 in 2024 to 84 in 2025.
Davies said she could not point to a single reason for the decline but suggested the timing of drug seizures, preventing toxic substances from entering the community, may be a contributing factor.
Looking ahead, Davies said the RPS will continue to review the data to ensure every area of the department is working at its best to maintain community safety.
