The Forks Crime Statistics
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)
The Forks is a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime data, a total of 1,445 police-reported incidents were recorded between 2017 and 2026. In 2026 alone, there were 2 incidents, with Property crime accounting for the largest share at 63%.
Compared to 2025 (197 incidents), crime in The Forks decreased by 99% in 2026. This suggests improving safety conditions in The Forks.
In terms of crime type, The Forks recorded 381 violent incidents and 912 property incidents over the reporting period. Property crime (such as theft and break & enter) is the dominant category, which is common across most Winnipeg neighbourhoods.
Over the long term, annual crime incidents in The Forks have fallen by approximately 98% since 2017 (from 129 to 2). Use the category links below to explore The Forks crime data by type, such as violent crime trends or property crime rates.
For Home Buyers
The Forks recorded 93% fewer incidents than the Winnipeg neighbourhood average in 2026. Incidents fell 99% year-over-year — an improving trend that may support long-term value retention.
2026 — vs Winnipeg Neighbourhood Average
Monthly Crime Pattern
2026 peak: Jan (2); quietest: Jan (2)
| Category | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Statute | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Property | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026 Crime Summary
2 totalAnnual Trend
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs (CDSA) | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Federal Statute | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Other | 18 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | — |
| Property | 83 | 104 | 123 | 59 | 94 | 122 | 102 | 104 | 120 | 1 |
| Traffic | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Violent | 25 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 47 | 52 | 54 | 59 | 59 | — |
| Total | 129 | 148 | 162 | 106 | 156 | 193 | 170 | 182 | 197 | 2 |
Crime Category Definitions
- Violent
- Offences involving force or threats against a person: homicide, sexual assault, assault (all levels), robbery, criminal harassment, and kidnapping.
- Property
- Unlawful acts to gain property without violence: theft, break & enter, fraud, possession of stolen goods, arson, and mischief.
- Traffic
- Criminal traffic offences under the Criminal Code: impaired driving, dangerous operation, failure to provide a sample, and street racing. Does not include minor traffic violations.
- Drugs (CDSA)
- Offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA): possession, trafficking, production, and import/export of controlled substances.
- Federal Statute
- Offences under federal laws other than the Criminal Code: Firearms Act, Immigration Act, Income Tax Act, and similar federal statutes.
- Other
- Offences not classified elsewhere: obstructing justice, weapons violations, administration of law offences, and similar.
Classifications based on Statistics Canada's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey, as used by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).
Source: Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) public crime statistics, The Forks neighbourhood, 2017–2026.