Observatory

BC Crime Watch

Track incidents, map patterns, and monitor crime trends across all levels of jurisdiction to help communities and authorities respond faster.

Data is anonymized and aggregated. For immediate danger, contact 911. For tips, use the Whistleblower page.

Province-wide crime statistics and patterns tracked by BC provincial agencies.

Data sources: BC Stats, BC Prosecution Service, ICBC

Home Invasions & Break-ins

Residential break and enter incidents across BC.

23,400+
Reported incidents (2024)
+8%
Year-over-year change
12%
Clearance rate
Trends
  • Peak times: 10am-3pm weekdays, 2am-5am weekends
  • Higher rates in Metro Vancouver suburbs
  • Increase in "follow-home" targeted robberies

Auto Theft Crisis

Vehicle theft statistics and patterns.

15,200+
Vehicles stolen (2024)
45%
Recovery rate
Trends
  • Keyless entry vehicles heavily targeted
  • Links to organized crime export operations
  • Carjackings increasing in urban areas

Repeat Offender Patterns

Tracking of prolific offenders and bail violations.

Trends
  • 40% of break-ins by known repeat offenders
  • Average 12 offences before significant sentencing
  • Bail violations rarely result in detention

Regional Heatmap

Interactive heatmap coming soon. Will show anonymized, aggregated incident patterns by region.