PRINCE ALBERT — The Prince Albert Police Service is acknowledging a significant increase in violent crime in 2025, according to newly released Statistics Canada data, while pointing to a decline in property offences and a strong clearance rate for serious incidents.
The Crime Severity Index (CSI) for Prince Albert rose 6.5 per cent compared to 2024, driven almost entirely by a 24.7 per cent jump in the Violent Crime Severity Index. Meanwhile, the Non-Violence Crime Severity Index fell by 7.3 per cent over the same period.
"Any increase in violent crime is concerning and reinforces the importance of maintaining a strong focus on public safety," said Chief Patrick Nogier in a statement Friday. "These statistics reflect the serious nature of the offences our officers respond to, while also highlighting the dedication of our members to thoroughly investigate violent crime and hold offenders accountable."
The Crime Severity Index is one of several tools used to measure police-reported crime. Unlike traditional crime rates, the CSI accounts for both the volume and seriousness of offences by assigning greater weight to more serious crimes. As a result, changes in offences such as homicide, attempted homicide and robbery can have a significant impact on the overall index.
The 2025 Crime Severity index shows Prince Albert’s overall CSI increased by 6.5 percent compared to 2024.
The increase was driven primarily by a 24.7 percent increase in the Violent Crime Severity Index, while the Non- Violent Crime Severity Index decreased by 7.3 per cert.
While the data highlights ongoing challenges related to violent crime, it also demonstrates the continued efforts of the Prince Albert Police Service to investigate serious offences and hold offenders accountable. In 2025, the Service recorded a 45.3 percent weighted clearance rate for violent crime, reflecting the proportion of serious violent offences cleared through charges or other means recognized by Statistics Canada.
The Prince Albert Police Service says it will continue to monitor crime trends and work collaboratively with community partners to address the underlying factors contributing to crime.
“Public Safety remains the Service’s highest priority as we continue to serve our community,” said Prince Albert Police Service.
