Property Crime Stats Showing Marked Improvement Over 2023

Property Crime Continues to Decline Across Barrhead, Mayerthorpe, and Stony Plain RCMP Jurisdictions in 2024

LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY — A comparative analysis of crime statistics from 2023 to 2024 reveals noteworthy reductions in several key categories of property crime across the RCMP detachments serving Barrhead Rural, Mayerthorpe, and Stony Plain Rural. While each detachment faced unique challenges, the overall data suggests progress in crime prevention efforts.

Barrhead Rural: Significant Decreases Across Most Categories

The Barrhead Rural detachment experienced substantial reductions in crime in 2024, following a challenging year in 2023 that saw increases in all key categories. Break-and-enter incidents, which rose by 5% in 2023, decreased by 61% in 2024. Theft of motor vehicles, previously up by 7%, fell by 22%.

Theft over and under $5,000 showed the most marked improvement, dropping by 38% in 2024, reversing a 68% increase the prior year. Similarly, possession of stolen goods, which increased by 24% in 2023, declined by 5% this year. These declines suggest that targeted enforcement strategies and community outreach initiatives in Barrhead Rural may be yielding measurable results.

Statistics based on RCMP reported crimes and statistics 

Mayerthorpe: Mixed Results in Crime Reduction

Mayerthorpe’s RCMP detachment recorded both successes and setbacks in crime trends over the two years. In 2023, break-and-enter incidents declined by 25%, and motor vehicle thefts dropped by 32%. However, theft over and under $5,000 increased slightly by 5%, and possession of stolen goods fell by 50%.

By 2024, the detachment achieved further reductions in motor vehicle thefts, with a 20% decrease, and theft over and under $5,000 declined by 7%. Break-and-enter incidents, however, rose by 3%, and possession of stolen goods increased by 14%. While the overall reduction in property thefts is encouraging, the increase in other categories indicates areas that may require additional attention.

Stony Plain Rural: Consistent Progress in Key Areas

The Stony Plain Rural detachment demonstrated steady improvements across multiple crime categories in both years. Break-and-enter incidents decreased by 12% in 2023 and a further 26% in 2024. Motor vehicle thefts followed a similar trajectory, declining by 12% in 2023 and 20% in 2024.

Theft over and under $5,000 also showed consistent reductions, with a 3% decrease in 2023 and 14% in 2024. However, possession of stolen goods continued to rise, with a 24% increase in 2023 and an additional 10% increase in 2024. While the overall downward trend in theft-related crimes is evident, possession of stolen goods remains an area of concern.

Regional Trends and Comparative Analysis

Across the three detachments, Barrhead Rural reported the most significant decreases in crime in 2024, with notable improvements in all key categories. Stony Plain Rural demonstrated consistent progress, maintaining a downward trend in property crimes. Mayerthorpe, while achieving reductions in theft-related offenses, saw increases in possession of stolen goods and break-and-enter incidents.

Motor vehicle thefts declined across all detachments in 2024, indicating a shared success in addressing this category. Similarly, theft over and under $5,000 saw decreases across the board, reflecting effective enforcement and prevention measures.

Outlook for 2025

The 2024 crime statistics suggest progress in reducing property crimes across the region, supported by law enforcement efforts and community engagement. However, the increases in possession of stolen goods in Mayerthorpe and Stony Plain Rural highlight the need for targeted strategies to address these persistent challenges.

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