Buchanan — Violent Crime

Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)

Between 2017 and 2025, Buchanan recorded 192 Violent crime incidents. The most frequent offence was "Assault - Level 1", accounting for 80 incidents (42% of this category).

In 2025, there were 26 Violent incidents, decreased by 10% from 2024 (29). This is a positive trend for Buchanan's Violent crime profile.

Over the full period, Violent crime in Buchanan has risen by approximately 160% since 2017. For a complete picture of crime in Buchanan, Winnipeg, visit the full crime statistics overview.

Violent Breakdown192 total

Assault - Level 180 (42%)
Uttering Threats39 (20%)
Assault - Level 229 (15%)
Sexual Assault - Level 118 (9%)
Other Sexual Offenses6 (3%)
Assaults against Peace Officer4 (2%)
Extortion4 (2%)
Robbery4 (2%)
Attempted Murder2 (1%)
Criminal Harassment2 (1%)
Subcategory201720182019202020212022202320242025Total
Assault - Level 187111196714780
Uttering Threats24-53487639
Assault - Level 2--366332629
Sexual Assault - Level 1-5112131418
Other Sexual Offenses----211116
Assaults against Peace Officer-21----1-4
Extortion------22-4
Robbery--111---14
Attempted Murder-----2---2
Criminal Harassment-1---1---2
Threatening/Harassing Communications----1-1--2
All Other Assaults--------11
Other Violent Violations-------1-1
Year Total101917242418252926192

What is "Violent" crime?

Offences involving force or threats against a person: homicide, sexual assault, assault (all levels), robbery, criminal harassment, and kidnapping.

Classification based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).